Abstract

In the summer of 2014, the news was filled with stories of children from Central America pouring across the United States (U.S.) border with Mexico. Labeled a “surge” in the media with accompanying profiles of children escaping death on the top of trains and on foot, the dramatic rise in numbers raised fears and concerns across the U.S. Subsequent federal, state and non-governmental policy and program changes offer a much-needed opportunity to reflect on our nation’s own response to those seeking refuge in the U.S., specifically with respect to the health ramifications of our actions.

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