The role of social capital in explaining mental health inequalities between immigrants and Swedish-born: a population-based cross-sectional study

The role of social capital in explaining mental health inequalities between immigrants and Swedish-born: a population-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Social capital may theoretically explain health inequalities between social groups, but empirical evidence is lacking. Some studies indicate that social capital may be particularly important for immigrant health. Nearly 16% of Sweden’s population are foreign-born immigrants and r...

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Main Authors: Charisse M. Johnson, Mikael Rostila, Anna C. Svensson, Karin Engström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Mental health
Social capital
Immigrants
Refugees
Inequalities
Duration of residence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3955-3

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