COVID-19 pandemic unmasking cardiovascular risk factors and non-communicable diseases among migrant workers: a cross-sectional study in Singapore.

Shaikh Abdul Matin MattarJuliana Yin Li KanOrlanda Qi Mei GohYuyang TanShalini Sri KumaranKoin Lon ShumGuozhang LeeTharmmambal BalakrishnanLing ZhuChiara Jiamin ChongNatalie Liling WoongAmanda Yun Rui LamMei Ling Kang

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

The COVID-19 outbreak in a large number of migrant workers in Singapore unmasked a significant disease burden among them, increasing stakeholders' interests in their welfare. Moving forward, system-level changes are necessary to deliver healthcare sustainably and effect improvements in migrant workers' health.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular risk factors
healthcare
public health
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
mental health
physical activity
health information
type diabetes