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Ethnic inequalities in health in later life
- Author:
- EVANDROU Maria
- Journal article citation:
- Health Statistics Quarterly, 8, Winter 2000, pp.20-28.
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
This paper uses data from the General Household Survey (1991-96) to investigate differences in health status amongst ethnic minority elders in Britain, and to assess the extent to which these can be accounted for by differences in material resources between different ethnic groups. Multivariate analysis suggests both that ethnic inequalities in socio-economic position make a significant contribution to ethnic inequalities in health, and that other factors also play a role in contributing to ethnic inequalities in health. Policies which attempt to tackle and reduce deprivation may contribute to the reduction in health inequalities, but targeted interventions and more culturally competent health care services are also necessary.