Bulgaria - 2012
Is there evidence of increased mortality rates for minority and migrant groups?
- Code:
- RED88
- Key Area:
- Health And Social Protection
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination
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 |
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Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Health and social protection |
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