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Ana Patricia Montes-Micker ¹, Verónica Mundo-Rosas ², Cesar Infante-Xibillé ³

⁰Escuela Salud Pública de México. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. patriciamicker@gmail.com.

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February 20, 2025

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Summary

Migrant food insecurity significantly worsened during transit through Mexico, with over 90% experiencing moderate to severe levels. Many faced thirst due to lack of access to safe water, highlighting critical humanitarian needs.

Area Of Science

Public Health
Migration Studies
Food Security Research

Context

Assesses food insecurity among migrants during transit in Mexico, a critical issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights the challenges faced by vulnerable populations navigating complex migration routes.
Focuses on humanitarian aid recipients in Northern Mexico.

Purpose

To quantify the prevalence of food insecurity among migrants in their place of origin and during transit through Mexico.
To determine the proportion of migrants unable to access safe drinking water during their journey.
To understand the impact of migration on food and water security within the COVID-19 context.

Summary

A study of 166 migrants in Northern Mexico revealed that 60.8% experienced moderate to severe food insecurity before displacement.
During transit through Mexico, 91.6% faced moderate to severe food insecurity.
86.8% reported thirst during transit, often unable to drink water due to unavailability, safety concerns, or cost.

Impact

Underscores the urgent need for improved access to food and safe water for migrant populations.
Emphasizes food and water as universal rights that must be upheld for individuals in transit.
Provides critical data for humanitarian organizations and policymakers addressing migrant welfare.

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