Silvia Barro Lugo, Clara Flamarich Gol, M Ángeles González Martínez, Ángela Sampedro Elvira, Carme Saperas Pérez, Consuelo Sánchez Collado
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...
April 6, 2024: Atencion Primaria