biostudies-literatureUnknown46Nepomuceno de Andrade G<h4>Background</h4>Chagas disease (CD), endemic in 21 Latin American countries, has gradually spread beyond its traditional borders due to migratory movements and emerging as a global health concern. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available data to establish updated prevalence estimates of CD in Latin American migrants residing in non-endemic countries.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS via Virtual Health Library (<i>Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde - BVS</i>), including references published until November 1st, 2023. Pooled prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using random effect models. Heterogeneity was assessed by the chi-square test and the The Lancet regional health. Europe101040https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11407232biostudies-literaturePrevalence of Chagas disease among Latin American immigrants in non-endemic countries: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.PMC11407232Quijano MBosch-Nicolau PNepomuceno de Andrade GRodrigues MLACMosser JFDemacq CMolina IMartins-Melo FRMachado IEGeissbuhler YNascimento BRPerel PCousin ERibeiro ALPfalsePrevalence of Chagas disease among Latin American immigrants in non-endemic countries: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Background</h4>Chagas disease (CD), endemic in 21 Latin American countries, has gradually spread beyond its traditional borders due to migratory movements and emerging as a global health concern. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available data to establish updated prevalence estimates of CD in Latin American migrants residing in non-endemic countries.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS via Virtual Health Library (<i>Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde - BVS</i>), including references published until November 1st, 2023. Pooled prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using random effect models. Heterogeneity was assessed by the chi-square test and the 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Nov2026-06-03T22:00:02.779Z2025-04-06T22:13:52.057ZS-EPMC114072323929080610.1016/j.lanepe.2024.101040