The prevalence of non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Syria's neighbouring host countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Al-Oraibi, Amani; Hassan, Osama; Chattopadhyay, Kaushik; Nellums, Laura B

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2022.01.034

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“…Thus, many subjects of the present cohort can be classified as prediabetic with an increased risk to manifest T2D. A meta-analysis showed a high prevalence of T2D among Syrian refugees in Syria's neighboring host countries [ 64 ]. Syria is considered to be one of the countries with the highest prevalence of T2D worldwide.…”

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Nutritional and health status of adult Syrian refugees in the early years of asylum in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

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Background Migration is usually accompanied by changes in the social, cultural, and religious environment, socioeconomic status, and housing conditions, all of which affect nutritional health. In a cross-sectional study, we assessed the dietary intake as well as nutritional and health situation in a population of Syrian refugees who have resided in Germany for at least six months up to four years since 2015. The primary aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the nutritional and health status in comparison to reference values. Methods Between December 2018 and March 2020, 114 adult Syrian refugees were included in the study. The subjects filled out questionnaires on sociodemographic variables, exercise, and nutrition behavior (three-day nutrition record). After a fasting blood draw, the subjects were examined for anthropometric parameters (height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, and body composition via a bioelectrical impedance analyzer). Various blood markers including iron status, hematological parameters, Vitamin D status, lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and total homocysteine (tHcy) were measured. Results About half of the participants (71 male, 43 female) had lived in Germany for less than three years. Over 60% of men and 30% of women were overweight (BMI 25–30 kg/m2) or obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2), while 79% of men and 74% of women observed an elevated body fat mass. The evaluation of the three-day nutrition records revealed an unfavorable supply situation for numerous critical nutrients. More than half of the women (53.5%) had depleted iron stores (serum ferritin < 15 µg/l). The 25-OH-Vitamin D blood levels showed a high prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency (25–49.9 nmol/l: 38% of men and 21% of women) and deficiency (< 25 nmol/l: 44% of men and 70% of women). 83% of men and 67% of women showed tHcy levels in plasma > 10 nmol/l. Fasting insulin levels and the HOMA-IR index indicate a risk for insulin resistance. Hyperlipidemia was prevalent, especially in males with 24% showing hypertriglyceridemia (> 150 mg/dl) and LDL-hypercholesterolemia (> 130 mg/dl). Conclusions The nutritional and health status of the cohort of Syrian refugees in Germany examined in this study is unsatisfactory, and many of the investigated refugees are at risk for developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Further studies are required to investigate the nutritional and health situation of refugees. This is obligatory to find ways to avoid malnutrition with all its associated health, sociodemographic, and economic consequences.

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“…Research to guide programme design Use theory of change or logic model approaches for program development or refinement ( Kohrt et al, 2019 ) Conduct economic evaluations, with sensitivity analyses and costing components that can guide funders and policymakers in prioritizing interventions ( Bertone et al, 2019 , Makhani et al, 2020 ). Research priorities and engagement Involve PLWNCDs to co-create or refine integrated care programs ( The World Health Organization 2024 , Al-Oraibi et al, 2022 , Rass et al, 2020 , Bain et al, 2023 ). Prioritize research questions that are relevant for patients, health care providers and that may inform decision makers’ practice ( Skivington et al, 2021 ).…”

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Implementing and evaluating integrated care models for non-communicable diseases in fragile and humanitarian settings

Vijayasingham,

Ansbro,

Zmeter

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Journal of Migration and Health

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“…Дані Було виявлено 466 посилань (237 723 сирійських біженці): поширеність гіпертонії становила 24 %, цукрового діабету типу 2 -12 % (8-15), ССЗ -5 % (3-7), хронічних захворювань органів дихання -4 % (3-5) та артриту -11 % (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). У закладах первин ної медичної допомоги поширеність гіпертонії -35 % (33-36) і цукрового діабету типу 2 -48 % (24-72) були значно вищими [49].…”

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Nephrological care in the conditions of martial law in Ukraine

Denova

Ivanov

Andrunevich

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During armed conflicts (AC) and other disasters, the elderly, women, children, the infirm and the chronically ill patients are the most vulnerable population, with a high risk to health and life. Chronically ill people with kidney diseases, including those with kidney failure, deserve special attention due to their complete dependence on available functional infrastructure, and access to vital drugs and well-trained personnel. Currently, there is little information on the effects of AC on patients with kidney damage compared to the available data about the effects of other disasters. Mechanisms of injuries in AC and natural or man-made disasters have similar and distinctive features. Distinctive features: during AC — mainly gunshot and mine blast injuries, bleedings, poisonings by toxic substances, during disasters — hypothermia or burns, mechanical injuries, etc. Similar features include damage to infrastructure, particularly health care facilities, shortage of medicines, medical personnel, humanitarian and other crises, and a large number of injured and traumatized people in the hospitals. In this article, we systematized the material obtained during the military conflict, as well as reviewed domestic and foreign articles on this topic in order to optimize the work of nephrologists in the conditions of martial law and limited resources.

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The prevalence of non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Syria's neighbouring host countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 14 publications

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Nutritional and health status of adult Syrian refugees in the early years of asylum in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

Nutritional and health status of adult Syrian refugees in the early years of asylum in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

Implementing and evaluating integrated care models for non-communicable diseases in fragile and humanitarian settings

Nephrological care in the conditions of martial law in Ukraine

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