Human Trafficking and Its Contribution to the Globalization of Infectious Diseases: Implications for Victims and Health Care Providers

This chapter examines human trafficking as a contributor to the global spread of infectious disease, the types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other infectious diseases prevalent within sex and labor trafficked populations, risk factors for the general public, existing responses to the issue from various governmental and nongovernmental groups, and implications for health care providers. A public health model will be used to examine these topics.