Southern Border and Binational Populations: Guides, Reports, and Tools

At a glance

These resources help public health professionals learn about infectious diseases affecting U.S.-Mexico border and binational communities and travelers. They also support health education, communication, and other public health efforts.

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Background

U.S.-Mexico border region and binational communities are diverse and interconnected. Border communities include people who live in or travel through the U.S.-Mexico border region, while binational communities include people with cultural, social, economic, or other connections to both countries.

These communities vary in culture, language, and access to technology, health care, and health information. These differences can influence how people receive, understand, and use health information and services. Health communication and public health interventions are most effective when they account for differences in how people live, work, travel and maintain connections across the United States and Mexico.

Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: November 13, 2026

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Reviewed: November 13, 2026

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