AJPH Video Abstract: Health Risks of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in Federal Custody

Since 2012, more than 600,000 unaccompanied immigrant children of all ages have immigrated to the United States. Janine Young, MD, recaps their article where they provide an overview of US federal agencies with custody of unaccompanied immigrant children, a summary of medical care provided while in custody, and recent findings from the independent Juvenile Care Monitor Report mandating new custodial conditions for immigrant children while in federal custody. The article discusses the actions needed from US federal and state governments to address the needs of these children in a way that protects fundamental child rights. Read the full article here: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307570