Australian health inequalities: birthplace
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AIHW bulletin no. 2Persons born overseas generally enjoy better health than Australia-born persons do, if gauged by such measures as mortality and hospitalisations rates and the prevalence of lifestyle-related health risk factors. These inequalities are largely explained by the 'healthy migrant effect', which ensures that, for the most part, only those migrants in good health migrate to Australia. Inequalities in health status by birthplace, and changes in health advantage among migrants after arrival in Australia, provide insight into the effect of lifestyle-related health risk factors on health outcomes. They might also guide health professionals in targeting education, screening and other health interventions. Authored by Singh M & de Looper M. Published 26 July 2002; ISSN 1446 9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 188 5; AIHW cat. no. AUS 27; 12pp.; OUT OF PRINT View online for freeAccessibility: If you have difficulty accessing the information in this publication, please contact us via to request an alternative format such as Word or RTF. We will respond to your request within two working days. Full publication (177K PDF)
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