Abstract
The Editorial on the Research Topic Emergent public health issues in the US–Mexico border region The public health literature in recent years has focused extensively on documenting and quantifying health disparities in the US. Race, ethnicity, and poverty are frequently considered the greatest predictors of inequality in health, and these factors are often inextricably tied to one another. Many studies have examined health disparities among those who live in relatively small geographical areas, such as inner cities, that are inhabited by minorities and/or the poor (1). However, in the case of the US–Mexico border region, a careful examination of data on health indicators in the 10 Border States, 4 in the US and the 6 along the northern border of Mexico, reveals both great disparities and strong similarities.
Highlights
The public health literature in recent years has focused extensively on documenting and quantifying health disparities in the US
An example is the case of six universities in the US and Mexico that set out to stimulate collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship, addressing border health issues relevant to public health in the region
The University of Arizona and Rice University; and as of 2014, University of California San Diego represents the US. The outcome of these efforts as well as a broader call to researchers for papers focused on border health is this special topic focused edition of 13 published articles in the journal Frontiers in Public Health
Summary
An example is the case of six universities in the US and Mexico that set out to stimulate collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship, addressing border health issues relevant to public health in the region. The outcome of these efforts as well as a broader call to researchers for papers focused on border health is this special topic focused edition of 13 published articles in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. This work addresses broad themes in public health that span issues, such as chronic and infectious diseases, environmental health threats, cooperation of health providers and policymakers across borders, and structural and psychosocial factors, which relate to the health and well-being of marginalized populations in this region.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
