Denmark - 2012
Is there evidence of increased morbidity rates for minority and migrant groups?
- Code:
- RED87
- Key Area:
- Health And Social Protection
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
Studies have shown a generally increased rate of medical treatment for immigrants compared to Ethnic Danes. It regards in particular treatment of deseases such as cardiovascular desease and diabetes type 2. However, when it comes to other deseases such as cancer, the morbidity rate is lower for immigrants. |
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| External Url | http://www.sst.dk/publ/publ2005/cff/behandlingsrater/behandlingsrater.pdf |
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