Why is Mortality Low among the Swedish-Speaking Minority in Finland?

Life expectancy has been substantially longer among the Swedish-speaking Finns than in the rest of the population. The relative mortality difference appears to be particularly marked among the middle-aged. This study examines the possible reasons for this mortality difference. The mortality advantag...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Seppo Koskinen, Tuija Martelin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Population Research Institute of Väestöliitto 2003-01-01
Series:Finnish Yearbook of Population Research
Online Access:https://journal.fi/fypr/article/view/44982