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Migration

The United Nations estimates that more than 270 million people migrate between countries annually. This section considers the ways in which changes in health are a driver of migration—both within and between countries—as well as how migration and the ways in which migrants are treated affect human health.

Migration

258 M

Million people were international migrants in 2018

Million people were international migrants in 2018 Million people were international migrants in 2018

3.4%

Percent of global population made up of migrants

Percent of global population made up of migrants Percent of global population made up of migrants

70.8 M

Millions people today have been forcibly displaced

Millions of people today have been forcibly displaced Millions of people today have been forcibly displaced

15.9 M

Refugees today have lived in exile for 5+ years

Millions of refugees today have lived in exile for 5+ years Millions of refugees today have lived in exile for 5+ years

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Passengers wearing hazmat suits for protection against the coronavirus disease walk inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 14, 2021.

Should the Threat of Pandemics End the Age of Mobility?
by Michael A. Clemens, Thomas Ginn - January 28, 2021

Permanent travel restrictions do not demonstrate a meaningful impact on health outcomes

Migration
Amy, a two-year-old migrant from Honduras seeking asylum with her parents, crawls on a dirt road after crossing the Rio Grande river into the United States in Penitas, Texas, on April 1, 2019. The photo shows a small child craling on the ground near a giant border fence. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Children of Immigrants and Their Mental Health Needs

by Hannah Todd, Eliza Martin

We should create more comprehensive, accessible, and culturally sensitive initiatives for U.S. children of immigrants

Migration
A public health information sign is seen with St. Paul's Cathedral seen behind amidst a lockdown during the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic, London, Britain, January 7, 2021.

Spread of COVID-19 Variants Adds to Urgency of Disease Control Efforts

by Jennifer B. Nuzzo, Gigi Kwik Gronvall

Increasing evidence suggests new COVID-19 variants are more transmissible between people

More than 200 people gathered on Washington Square Park to rally in support Asian community, against hate crime and white nationalism.
Migration

The Virus Doesn't Discriminate, But Hate Crimes Tell a Different Story

by Kailey Shanks

Addressing the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans

Passengers wearing hazmat suits for protection against the coronavirus disease walk inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 14, 2021.
Migration

Should the Threat of Pandemics End the Age of Mobility?

by Michael A. Clemens, Thomas Ginn

Permanent travel restrictions do not demonstrate a meaningful impact on health outcomes

A public health information sign is seen with St. Paul's Cathedral seen behind amidst a lockdown during the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic, London, Britain, January 7, 2021.
Migration

Spread of COVID-19 Variants Adds to Urgency of Disease Control Efforts

by Jennifer B. Nuzzo, Gigi Kwik Gronvall

Increasing evidence suggests new COVID-19 variants are more transmissible between people