Health Problems of Migrant Children

Abstract

This investigation examined the incidence and types of health-related problems of migrant children as identified by school health medical personnel. Results indicated 615 of 1,000 (61.5%) children in the sample has health-related problems. The incidence rates were physical (22%), visual (10.8%), dental (10.4%), auditory (7.5%), immunization (5.5%), and nutritional problems (5.5%). Implications of the findings for school health personnel are discussed.