How does Turkey face the Syrian refugee crisis?

Σκοπός αυτής της εργασίας είναι να εντοπίσει τις επιπτώσεις που προκάλεσε η προσφυγική συριακή κρίση στην οικονομική, κοινωνική, πολιτική και πολιτιστική ζωή στην Τουρκία. Οι άμεσες επιπτώσεις περιλαμβάνουν: τις αυξήσεις των τιμών των ενοικίων, την άτυπη επέκταση της αγοράς εργασίας, τις μειώσεις των μισθών, την επιδείνωση του επιχειρηματικού περιβάλλοντος, την εγκληματικότητα και τη δημιουργία γκέτο. Η μελέτη αυτή χρησιμοποιεί δευτερογενή και πρωτογενή στοιχεία.The purpose of this thesis is to identify repercussions triggered by the Syrian refugee crisis over the economic, social, political and cultural life in Turkey. The direct implications include: rent prices hikes, informal labor market expansion, wage reductions, worsening business environment, criminality and ghettos, which cumulatively have disturbing effects on the local citizenry, influencing the leadership of the country to have a revised policy on Syrian migrants. This study uses secondary as well as primary data for producing an objective report by the collection of data in the epicenter of the refugee crisis, the southeastern Turkey. The findings of the study are specifically related to the topic of the thesis giving an insight into further research of this vibrant subject which will dominate the political agendas of Turkey as well international community

Kidney disease profile and encountered problems during follow-up in Syrian refugee children: a multicenter retrospective study.

Background Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in conflict zones, especially those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate kidney disease profiles and problems during follow-up in a population of Syrian refugee children residing in Turkey. Methods Syrian refugee children aged between 0 and 18 years were included in the study. Demographic data, diagnosis, particular interventions due to nephrological problems, and problems encountered during follow-up were obtained from all participating pediatric nephrology centers. Results Data from 633 children from 22 pediatric nephrology centers were included. Mean age of the children was 94.8 +/- 61.7 months and 375 were male (59%). 57.7% had parental consanguinity and 23.3% had a close relative(s) with kidney disease. The most common kidney diseases were congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) (31.0%), glomerular disease (19.9%), chronic kidney disease (CKD) (14.8%), and urolithiasis (10.7%). Frequent reasons for CAKUT were nonobstructive hydronephrosis (23.0%), vesico-ureteral reflux (18.4%), and neurogenic bladder (15.8%). The most common etiology of glomerular diseases was nephrotic syndrome (69%). Ninety-four children had CKD, and 58 children were on chronic dialysis. Six children had kidney transplantation. Surgical intervention was performed on 111 patients. The language barrier, lack of medical records, and frequent disruptions in periodic follow-ups were the main problems noted. Conclusions CAKUT, glomerular disease, and CKD were highly prevalent in Syrian refugee children. Knowing the frequency of chronic diseases and the problems encountered in refugees would facilitate better treatment options and preventive measures