July 28, 2026 · Emergency medicine journal : EMJ · DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2025-215662

Non-communicable disease prevalence among asylum seekers and Swiss nationals: a comparative cross-sectional study in emergency care

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This study aimed to compare the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and healthcare access between asylum seekers (AS) and Swiss nationals (SN) in an emergency department setting. The findings revealed similar overall NCD prevalence and emergency consultation rates, but highlighted a higher prevalence of diabetes among AS, particularly in women, indicating significant health inequities and gaps in chronic care for this marginalized population. The authors emphasize the role of emergency departments in identifying these disparities and informing strategies to improve NCD prevention and care for displaced individuals.

Anne Jachmann, Akou Seli von Gradowski, Alena Kamenshchikova, Julia Regina Brandenberger, Angèle Gayet-Ageron, Karsten Klingberg

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