Germany - 2011
Specific health issues such as diseases specific to particular groups
- Code:
- RED90
- Key Area:
- Health And Social Protection
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
A migration background cannot be considered as the determining variable causing illness or higher risk of morbidity. Rather the socio-economic status influences the state of health of persons with a migration background, who comparatively often belong to a socially disadvantaged segment of the population. |
| Qualitative Info |
According to the study “Migration and Health” (Migration und Gesundheit) conducted by the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, a migration background cannot be considered as the determining variable causing illness or higher risk of morbidity. Rather the socio-economic status influences the state of health of persons with a migration background, who comparatively often belong to a socially disadvantaged segment of the population (BAMF 2010, 342/343). Due to their often lower social status, particular migrant groups deal with health issues resulting from physically and psychologically stressful work and living situations. Furthermore, migrants show a higher risk of psycho-social burden caused by traumatic events in the country of origin (for example torture) or during the migration process. Especially older migrants show a comparatively worse state of health and higher need for care. (BAMF 2010, 339). Sources:
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