Health in Border Areas

1. Definitions 2. Current and Continuing Concerns of Health and Development in Border Areas 2.1. The universal neglect and marginalization of border areas, border communities and border crossers impact communities beyond the borders. 2.2. Borders are crucial entry points for communicable diseases which, if not properly managed, would affect the country’s population significantly. 2.3 Border communities frequently suffer from lack of health care, minimal or nonexistent access to preventive health services, emergency medical services, and health promotion. 2.4. Substance abuse, preventable injury, violence and behavioral health problems are prevalent at the borders. 2.5. An abundance of refugees and migrant workers cross borders due to political and ethnic conflicts and economic and natural disasters. 2.6. Borders are frequently threatened by environmental problems, and occupational hazards. 2.7. Women, children, and the elderly are at more risk, with less food security and more malnutrition at the borders. 3. International Recognition of Health in Border Areas 4. Potential Promotion and Development 5. Conclusion Acknowledgements Bibliography Biographical Sketch