Migrant mortality differences in the 2000s in Belgium: interaction with gender and the role of socioeconomic position

Migrant mortality differences in the 2000s in Belgium: interaction with gender and the role of socioeconomic position

Abstract Background Belgium has a long history of migration. As the migrant population is ageing, it is crucial thoroughly to document their health. Many studies that have assessed this, observed a migrant mortality advantage. This study will extend the knowledge by probing into the interaction betw...

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Main Authors: Katrien Vanthomme, Hadewijch Vandenheede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Belgium
Immigrants
Mortality
Inequalities
Socioeconomic position
Gender
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-019-0983-5

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