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Document Properties

Language: English

Document Category: Provider Education

Document Producer: Texas Department of State Health Services

Keywords: Bhutanese refugees; Health problems; Malnutrition; Vitamin deficiencies; Mental health; Language barriers; Cultural barriers

Development Methods:
Method: Resource in English Only

With Community Review (Focus group or representative of the community has evaluated this resource): No

With Medical Review: (This resource has been reviewed by a medical professional for quality and accuracy): Yes

Copyrighted: No

Other Properties: This fact sheet provides information about the health of refugees from Bhutan, including the primary causes of Bhutanese refugees’ health concerns, the major health issues experienced by Bhutanese refugees, and health problems of Bhutanese refugees as they transition to the United States. It also provides Web sites for additional information.