Health outcomes of crisis driven urban displacement: A conceptual framework

Deola, Claudio; Patel, Ronak

doi:10.4161/21665044.2014.990306

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“…Displacement, eviction, and homelessness are adverse determinants of health and can contribute to susceptibility of infection [35][36][37]. Forced evictions, sometimes in the name of hygiene and dispersing dense slum populations to avoid communicable disease spread, have regularly contributed to greater spread of disease among both the displaced populations and the general population [38,39].…”

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Slum Health: Arresting COVID-19 and Improving Well-Being in Urban Informal Settlements

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The informal settlements of the Global South are the least prepared for the pandemic of COVID-19 since basic needs such as water, toilets, sewers, drainage, waste collection, and secure and adequate housing are already in short supply or non-existent. Further, space constraints, violence, and overcrowding in slums make physical distancing and self-quarantine impractical, and the rapid spread of an infection highly likely. J Urban Health international aid, NGOs, and community groups to innovate beyond disaster response and move toward longterm plans.

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Slum Health: Arresting COVID-19 and Improving Well-Being in Urban Informal Settlements

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“…Population displacement is a common phenomenon following disasters and armed conflicts. The health needs of a displaced population, migrating often to neighboring countries with resource scarcity, and political controversies, vary widely [43]. Sociocultural and political differences may influence the given assessment, and access to and delivery of healthcare and many other helpful interventions to the displaced population [44].…”

Section: The Public Health Impact Of Migration and The Resultant Conditions In Campsmentioning

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The Influence of War and Conflict on Infectious Disease: A Rapid Review of Historical Lessons We Have Yet to Learn

Goniewicz¹,

Burkle

Horne

et al. 2021

Sustainability

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Armed conflicts degrade established healthcare systems, which typically manifests as a resurgence of preventable infectious diseases. While 70% of deaths globally are now from non-communicable disease; in low-income countries, respiratory infections, diarrheal illness, malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDs are all in the top 10 causes of death. The burden of these infectious diseases is exacerbated by armed conflict, translating into even more dramatic long-term consequences. This rapid evidence review searched electronic databases in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Of 381 identified publications, 73 were included in this review. Several authors indicate that the impact of infectious diseases increases in wars and armed conflicts due to disruption to surveillance and response systems that were often poorly developed to begin with. Although the true impact of conflict on infectious disease spread is not known and requires further research, the link between them is indisputable. Current decision-making management systems are insufficient and only pass the baton to the next unwary generation.

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“…Population displacement is generally observed after natural disasters and wars ( 105 , 106 ). Population displacement can lead to contact with infectious agents both for the migrating population and for the population at their point of arrival.…”

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Impact of wars and natural disasters on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

Topluoglu,

Taylan-Ozkan,

Alp

2023

Front. Public Health

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Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases (REIDs) constitute significant health problems and are becoming of major importance. Up to 75% of EIDs and REIDs have zoonotic origin. Several factors such as the destruction of natural habitats leading humans and animals to live in close proximity, ecological changes due to natural disasters, population migration resulting from war or conflict, interruption or decrease in disease prevention programs, and insufficient vector control applications and sanitation are involved in disease emergence and distribution. War and natural disasters have a great impact on the emergence/re-emergence of diseases in the population. According to a World Bank estimation, two billion people are living in poverty and fragility situations. Wars destroy health systems and infrastructure, curtail existing disease control programs, and cause population movement leading to an increase in exposure to health risks and favor the emergence of infectious diseases. A total of 432 catastrophic cases associated with natural disasters were recorded globally in 2021. Natural disasters increase the risk of EID and REID outbreaks by damaging infrastructure and leading to displacement of populations. A Generic National Action Plan covering risk assessment, mechanism for action, determination of roles and responsibilities of each sector, the establishment of a coordination mechanism, etc. should be developed.

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Health outcomes of crisis driven urban displacement: A conceptual framework

Cited by 10 publications

References 26 publications

Slum Health: Arresting COVID-19 and Improving Well-Being in Urban Informal Settlements

Slum Health: Arresting COVID-19 and Improving Well-Being in Urban Informal Settlements

The Influence of War and Conflict on Infectious Disease: A Rapid Review of Historical Lessons We Have Yet to Learn

Impact of wars and natural disasters on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

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