Intestinal Parasites
CHAPTER 20 Intestinal Parasites Rajal Mody Intestinal Parasitosis at a Glance • There is a high prevalence of intestinal protozoan and helminth infections among immigrants and refugees. • Most of…
Diseases by Country of Origin
CHAPTER 15 Diseases by Country of Origin Mary E. Wilson Introduction Infectious disease risks vary by geographic region and can change over time. Because many infections can persist in an…
Preventive Healthcare and Management of Chronic Diseases in Adults
CHAPTER 42 Preventive Healthcare and Management of Chronic Diseases in Adults Patricia F. Walker Introduction Complex interactions between the patient, the healthcare delivery system, and providers all have an impact…
Diseases by Race/Ethnicity
CHAPTER 16 Diseases by Race/Ethnicity Andrea P. Summer, William Stauffer Summary Points • Diseases vary by population. Genetic determinants of disease will become increasingly clear with the explosion of genetic…
Women’s Health Issues
CHAPTER 43 Women’s Health Issues Helen Bruce Introduction The rich patchwork of American immigration history continues into the twenty-first century with a polyglot population unique in its ever changing diversity….
Health Literacy
CHAPTER 56 Health Literacy Kevin Larsen Introduction Health literacy has been defined as ‘the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and…
Anemia and Red Blood Cell Disorders
CHAPTER 46 Anemia and Red Blood Cell Disorders Randy Hurley Introduction Anemia is a common manifestation of systemic illness. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of anemic…
Skin Problems
CHAPTER 25 Skin Problems Jay S. Keystone Introduction Health problems in immigrants from developed to developing countries are very much a reflection of the endemicity of infectious diseases in the…
Dental Diseases and Disorders
CHAPTER 45 Dental Diseases and Disorders Susan E. Cote, Harpreet Singh Introduction Dental diseases are the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.1 Despite great improvements in the oral health of populations…
