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HRD-82-65 1 (1982-08-05)

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Comptroller General


OF THE UNITED STATES


Improved Overseas Medical Examinations

And Treatment Can Reduce Serious

Diseases In Indochinese Refugees

Entering The United States


The incidence of several serious and conta-
gious diseases, such as tuberculosis, is far
greater in Indochinese refugees resettling
in this country than in the U.S. population.
This situation has occurred because the
overseas medical examination procedures
used to detect and treat tuberculosis and
certain other medical conditions are inade-
quate. Also, immigration authorities made
their decisions to admit refugees before the
medical examinations were performed.

Several barriers exist which hinder the abil-
ity of health departments to effectively deal
with refugees' health problems after they
arrive in the United States. GAO is recom-
mending that the overseas medical exami-
nation of refugees be improved, that treat-
ment for certain diseases be initiated and
completed overseas before the refugees
are allowed to enter the United States, and
that medical waivers be granted only when
there are compelling reasons to do so. GAO
believes the cost to perform more thorough
medical examinations overseas is modest
when compared to the cost to deal with
refugees' medical problems after they enter
the United States.


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GAO/HRD-82-65
  AUGUST 5, 1982


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