Health and demographic surveillance systems: contributing to an understanding of the dynamics in migration and health

• Main Authors: Annette Gerritsen (Author), Philippe Bocquier (Author), Michael White (Author), Cheikh Mback&#x00E9 (Author), Nurul Alam (Author), Donatien Beguy (Author), Frank Odhiambo (Author), Charfudin Sacoor (Author), Ho Dang Phuc (Author), Sureeporn Punpuing (Author), Mark A. Collinson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Migration is difficult to measure because it is highly repeatable. Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSSs) provide a unique opportunity to study migration as multiple episodes of migration are captured over time. A conceptual framework is needed to show the public health impl...