Beck Teresa L, Le Thien-Kim, Henry-Okafor Queen, Shah Megha K
Emory Family Medicine Residency Program, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Suite B, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA.
Emory Family Medicine Residency Program, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Suite B, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA.
Prim Care. 2017 Mar;44(1):e1-e13. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2016.09.005. Epub 2016 Dec 29.
The number of undocumented immigrants (UIs) varies worldwide, and most reside in the United States. With more than 12 million UIs in the United States, addressing the health care needs of this population presents unique challenges and opportunities. Most UIs are uninsured and rely on the safety-net health system for their care. Because of young age, this population is often considered to be healthier than the overall US population, but they have specific health conditions and risks. Adequate coverage is lacking; however, there are examples of how to better address the health care needs of UIs.
无证移民的数量在全球各地各不相同,其中大多数居住在美国。美国有超过1200万无证移民,满足这一群体的医疗需求既带来了独特的挑战,也带来了机遇。大多数无证移民没有医疗保险,依靠安全网医疗系统来获得医疗服务。由于年龄较轻,这一群体通常被认为比美国总体人口更健康,但他们有特定的健康状况和风险。目前缺乏足够的保险覆盖;然而,有一些如何更好地满足无证移民医疗需求的实例。