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Influences of Trafficking on Health

Human trafficking impacts on psychological and mental health as well as on physical health.

Key influences on health include:

  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Repetitive physical, sexual and/or psychological abuse
  • Chronic deprivation - e.g., food, sleep, shelter
  • Hazards - e.g. poor ventilation, sanitation, exposure to chemicals, dangerous machinery, lack of protective equipment

Complete the table below matching the health conditions with the correct health category.

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Health Consequences of Trafficking