Article Document Academic Article Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Journal Article Entity Entity Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-08T22:42:24 RDF description of Health status of visitors and temporary residents, United States - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn38503 41170 document-rn38503 Travel public 10.3201/eid1511.090938 2025-02-14T21:34:35.132-06:00 Healthcare Disparities 11 Immigrants Infectious Diseases Health status of visitors and temporary residents, United States 15 <p>Human mobility has always been associated with the spread of infection, and mobility of nonimmigrant visitors and temporary residents to the United States is increasing, from approximately 12 million in 1987 to approximately 37 million in 2007. Lack of information about the health status of these populations upon arrival and their need for and use of medical services in the United States hinders development of public health policy, education, and provision of adequate clinical care. After these issues and needs are clarified, intervention programs should be developed to increase access and decrease the disparities of care experienced by these populations.<p> Emerging Infectious Diseases Health Status 23775