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  • 1Escuela Salud Pública de México. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. patriciamicker@gmail.com.

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|February 20, 2025
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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.

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  • 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.