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Migration, Urbanism and Health: Moving Toward Systems-Informed Policy and Practice.

Palmira Immordino¹, Rita Sà Machado², Sally Hargreaves³

¹Health and Migration Department, World Health Organization, Switzerland and Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Italy, Palermo, Italy.

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Summary

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Urban migration significantly impacts health, requiring inclusive policies beyond healthcare. A systems approach addressing social determinants is crucial for migrant well-being and resilient cities.

Keywords:

Migrant health; Migration and displacement; Urban policy and migration; Health determinants; Public health; Migrants; Refugees

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Area of Science:

Urban Health
Migration Studies
Public Policy

Background:

Migration and displacement are key factors influencing urban health outcomes, presenting unique risks for migrant populations.
Existing legal frameworks often fail to adequately address migrant health needs, complicating effective policy development.
Shifting migration patterns, driven by geopolitical, climatic, and economic factors, necessitate adaptive urban planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the complex links between migration and urban health.
To identify implications for policy and practice in urban health interventions for migrants.
To advocate for integrated, equity-oriented strategies that consider the broader determinants of migrant health.

Main Methods:

Qualitative review of policy documents and academic literature.
Analysis of illustrative examples from selected urban contexts.
Application of a systems-thinking approach to understand intersecting challenges.

Main Results:

Migrants face exacerbated health risks due to socioeconomic and environmental factors.
Migrant workers are essential to urban functioning, yet their health needs are often unmet.
Robust data on migrant health risks and drivers of migration are needed for improved policy.

Conclusions:

Effective urban health interventions must be inclusive of migrants and address social determinants like housing and employment.
A holistic, systems-informed vision is required to integrate migration into urban policy and planning.
Integrated, equity-oriented strategies are essential for fostering healthier, more resilient cities.