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Is there evidence of increased mortality rates for minority and migrant groups?

Code:
RED88
Key Area:
Health And Social Protection
Strand(s):
Discrimination
13/01/2012 - 17:17
Short Answer

No.

Qualitative Info

“The ratio of the indicator of total mortality among Roma, Turks and Bulgarian is 1:1,5:2 in 2006. The mortality rate is highest among Bulgarians (15.0‰), followed by the Turks with (10.3‰), and lowest among Roma (7.3 ‰).”

Source: “National Security and the Demographic Problem of Bulgaria”, in: International Relations, 1-2006, pp.30-54

The child mortality rate among Roma is reported to be higher than country’s average, however no data is available.

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Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees, Ethnic minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Health and social protection
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