| Medical care of illegal migrants intercepted on the high sea (Operation Prompt Return). | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8918124 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In July 1995, Operation Prompt Return was mounted to set up a facility on Wake Island in the mid-Pacific to process 158 illegal emigrants and return them to China. The deployed medical team screened and examined the travelers and the ship's crew. Initial major problems consisted of skin rashes, dental diseases, and signs of physical abuse. Subsequently, urogenital complaints, musculoskeletal pain, and newer cases of scabies were evaluated and treated. Problems relating to planning and provision of medical care to migrants were discussed and solutions were suggested. |
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Authors:
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R E Ellyson; C Callahan; Y T Lee |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Military medicine Volume: 161 ISSN: 0026-4075 ISO Abbreviation: Mil Med Publication Date: 1996 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-01-07 Completed Date: 1997-01-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984771R Medline TA: Mil Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 616-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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C Company, 325th Forward Support Battallon, Schofield Barracks, HI 96757, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Child China / ethnology Emigration and Immigration* / legislation & jurisprudence Female Health Status* Humans Male Middle Aged Military Medicine / methods Nutritional Status Physical Examination Skin Diseases / epidemiology Stomatognathic Diseases / epidemiology United States Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology |
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