[International migration: global issue, local impact: the example of two parasites].
International migration profoundly affects the world's economy and social situation. This global phenomenon modifies the epidemiology of numerous diseases and exposes countries to new challenges in public health. Migrants may export pathologies specific of their country of origin but also develop health problems typical of the country of residence. This article presents some key figures on international migration and explores some of its consequences concerning Chagas disease and malaria epidemiology in Switzerland.
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Service de médecine de premier recours, Département de médecine communautaire et de premier recours, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. yves.jackson@hcuge.ch
D014355:Chagas Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D014195:Travel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*