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Assessment of the Frequency and Contributing Factors for Major Infectious Diseases in UK Migrants: A Systematic Review

  • By

  • Rebecca F. Baggaley

  • Carys M. Hooper

  • Luisa Silva

  • Zainab Lal

  • Paul Bird

  • Dee Menezes

  • Dominik Zenner

  • Christopher A. Martin

  • Manish Pareek

  • March 3, 2026

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    Migrants in the UK face a higher risk of communicable diseases, particularly tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

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    In 2024, 82% of TB notifications in the UK were among individuals born outside the country, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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    The UK Health Security Agency reported that 95% of new chronic hepatitis B diagnoses were in migrants, indicating significant health disparities.

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    Screening for active and latent infections is crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing transmission among migrant populations.

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    This systematic review aims to evaluate the prevalence of key infections in UK migrants to inform effective health planning and interventions.

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Assessment of the Frequency and Contributing Factors for Major Infectious Diseases in UK Migrants: A Systematic Review

  • by Rebecca F. Baggaley, Carys M. Hooper, Luisa Silva, Zainab Lal, Paul Bird, Dee Menezes, Dominik Zenner, Christopher A. Martin, Manish Pareek

  • March 3, 2026

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