The public health consequences of mandatory return migration: a call for action DOI Creative Commons
Juan S. Izquierdo‐Condoy,

José Pablo Salazar-Aguilar,

Eduardo Vásconez

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 30, 2025

Migration has long shaped human societies, often generating complex social and political dynamics. In the United States, migration from Latin America represents a significant proportion of inflows, but increasingly restrictive policies have intensified hardships for migrants. Returning migrants frequently encounter systemic barriers such as limited healthcare access, economic instability, exclusion, all which contribute to widening health disparities. The "healthy migrant effect" declines face medical resources, reintegration difficulties, weakened support networks, heighten risk mental issues depression PTSD. Moreover, food insecurity, poor living conditions, exposure violence further exacerbate physical vulnerabilities. Forced return magnifies these risks, leading marginalization returnees both socially economically. Addressing challenges requires coordinated, equity-focused that integrate public health, legal, systems. Sustainable, rights-based approaches are essential promoting long-term wellbeing achieving broader goals.

Language: Английский

The public health consequences of mandatory return migration: a call for action DOI Creative Commons
Juan S. Izquierdo‐Condoy,

José Pablo Salazar-Aguilar,

Eduardo Vásconez

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 30, 2025

Migration has long shaped human societies, often generating complex social and political dynamics. In the United States, migration from Latin America represents a significant proportion of inflows, but increasingly restrictive policies have intensified hardships for migrants. Returning migrants frequently encounter systemic barriers such as limited healthcare access, economic instability, exclusion, all which contribute to widening health disparities. The "healthy migrant effect" declines face medical resources, reintegration difficulties, weakened support networks, heighten risk mental issues depression PTSD. Moreover, food insecurity, poor living conditions, exposure violence further exacerbate physical vulnerabilities. Forced return magnifies these risks, leading marginalization returnees both socially economically. Addressing challenges requires coordinated, equity-focused that integrate public health, legal, systems. Sustainable, rights-based approaches are essential promoting long-term wellbeing achieving broader goals.

Language: Английский

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