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Post-Arrival Tuberculosis Assessment of Syrian Refugee Children
Pre-arrival assessment It is intended that as part of the Immigration Medical Examination (IME), all children 11 years and older should have a chest X-ray in their country of origin. Based on the IME history and physical examination, all children who are suspected of having active tuberculosis (TB) should also…
Attachment Disorders
Background Attachment disorders are rare in Canada, likely under 1% in the general population but in children who have experienced gross maltreatment or substandard institutionalization in early life, the prevalence is higher, and possibly as high as 40%.1,2 There are no estimates of attachment disorders in refugee populations, although one…
About this blog
The CKNC Blog was created as a forum for discussions about a wider range of immigrant and refugee health care issues. Our hope is that this space will attract a diversity of voices and perspectives from among the community of health and allied providers caring for newcomer kids. We encourage…
Immigrant Adolescent Health: Guidance for clinicians
Priority health concerns Adolescent morbidity and mortality are often associated with accidents, suicide, violence and other preventable situations.1 Injuries and suicide are the two leading causes of death among Canadian youth 15 to 24 years old.2 Other important health concerns in adolescents involve mental health issues, sexually transmitted infections (STIs),…
Immigrant adolescent health: Background and context
Introduction Immigrant adolescents make up a substantial proportion of newcomers to Canada: This page provides background and context on factors that affect immigrant adolescent health. For details on clinical priorities and recommendations for health professionals, see Immigrant adolescent health part 2: Guidance for clinicians In 2016, almost one in every…
Gastrointestinal parasitic infections
Roundworms (nematodes) Figure 1. Ascaris (roundworm) egg and adult female worm Source: Orange County Public Health Laboratory, Santa Ana, CA. With permission. Intestinal nematodes are transmitted to humans by one of two routes: Ingestion of soil contaminated with infective eggs (e.g., roundworm and whipworm [A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura]) Penetration of…