Health risks of migrants and refugees

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  • Zuzana Kecerová University of security management in Košice

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10041693

Keywords:

risk, migration, health, world

Abstract

The topic of migration is more relevant than ever because of the current political situation in the world. In the context of a comprehensive refugee policy, the health risks of refugees and migrants, as well as the possible risk of harm to the population of the host country, cannot be forgotten.

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Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

Kecerová, Z. (2023). Health risks of migrants and refugees. Political Science and Security Studies Journal, 4(2), 62-68. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10041693

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