County Differences in Mortality among Foreign-Born Compared to Native Swedes 1970–1999

Background. Regional variations in mortality and morbidity have been shown in Europe and USA. Longitudinal studies have found increased mortality, dissimilarities in mortality pattern, and differences in utilization of healthcare between foreign- and native-born Swedes. No study has been found compa...

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Main Authors: Björn Albin, Katarina Hjelm, Jan Ekberg, Sölve Elmståhl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/136581