Prevalence and correlates of modifiable and environmental risk factors for non communicable diseases among refugees and asylum seekers in Northern Kenya
Refugees in Kalobeyei experience a high burden of overlapping NCD risk factors, shaped by structural inequalities, service access deficits, and sociocultural context. Addressing these risks requires multisectoral, culturally responsive strategies that integrate health, nutrition, energy, and protection systems in protracted humanitarian settings.
Authors
- Wamalwa Emmanuel
- Bitok Monicah
- Khamati Sylvia
- Nyoike Martin
- Ngereso Kevin
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (KE)
- Dansk Sygehus Institut (DK)
- Daystar University (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Conflict and Health
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-026-00771-8
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00