[Chronic communicable and non-communicable pathology and skin pathology of the migrant patient]. / Enfermedad crónica transmisible y no transmisible, y enfermedad cutánea del paciente migrante.
Aten Primaria
; 56(7): 102922, 2024 Jul.
Article
in Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38583414
ABSTRACT
The care of migrant patients includes initial screening and lifelong monitoring, highlighting the importance of preventing and tracking chronic, communicable and non-communicable diseases. The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity varies by ethnicity, influenced by genetic factors, lifestyle, and socio-economic status. Preventive measures, health promotion, and risk factor identification are crucial. Chronic communicable diseases may manifest years after transmission, underscoring the necessity of primary care screening, especially for populations from endemic or high-risk areas. Imported skin lesions are a common reason for consultation among migrant and traveller patients. Their ethiology is varied, ranging from common conditions such as scabies, mycoses, and urticaria to tropical dermatoses like filariasis and leprosy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skin Diseases
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Transients and Migrants
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Aten Primaria
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
España