Trends in migrant mortality rates in Australia 1981-2007: a focus on the National Health Priority Areas other than cancer

Introduction. Migrants generally have more favourable mortality outcomes than the Australian-born population. The aim of this study is to update knowledge and inform future research in this field by examining mortality from musculoskeletal conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitu...

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Published in:Ethnicity & health 2015-01, Vol.20 (1), p.29-48
Main Authors: Anikeeva, Olga, Bi, Peng, Hiller, Janet E., Ryan, Philip, Roder, David, Han, Gil-Soo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents
Australia
Death
Diabetes
Ethnicity
Heart Diseases
Illness
Immigration
Knowledge
Migrants
Mortality
Mortality Rates
Public health
Suicide
trends
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Summary:Introduction. Migrants generally have more favourable mortality outcomes than the Australian-born population. The aim of this study is to update knowledge and inform future research in this field by examining mortality from musculoskeletal conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, injuries and mental conditions between 1981 and 2007 among migrants in Australia. Methods. Average annual sex- and age-standardised mortality rates were calculated for each migrant group, period of death registration and cause of death. Results and Conclusions. Mortality rates decreased among most groups for asthma, cardiovascular disease and motor vehicle accidents, with rates diverging in the later time periods. The reverse was true for mental disorders, where Australian-born individuals experienced the greatest increase in mortality. Migrants generally displayed more favourable mortality outcomes than their Australian-born counterparts. Migrants from Southern Europe appeared to have the greatest advantage. However, some migrants appeared to be over-represented in the areas of diabetes, suicide and mental health.
ISSN:1355-7858
1465-3419
DOI:10.1080/13557858.2014.883368