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Ethnic health inequalities in later life: the persistence of disadvantage from 1993-2017
- Authors:
- STOPFORTH Sarah, et al
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing presents the findings of recent research looking at ethnic inequalities in health in later life in the UK – specifically, how they vary with age; whether levels of inequality have changed over time; and to what extent they can be explained by socioeconomic inequality and self-reported experiences of racism and racial discrimination. The research shows that there are stark inequalities between the health status of different ethnic groups in the UK, with people from some ethnic minority backgrounds experiencing worse health than their White peers. The health status of different ethnic groups begins to diverge at around 30 years of age. From that age on, the gap in health between ethnic minority and White majority groups gets gradually larger and so is particularly pronounced in later life. At any given age after 30, Pakistani and Bangladeshi people experience the highest rates of poor self-rated health; their rates of poor health are equivalent to those of White people who are at least 20 years older. These ethnic health inequalities have persisted, unchanged, for almost 25 years. Ethnic health inequalities result from experiences of racism and racial discrimination which have a direct impact on health by causing physical and mental stress, and an indirect impact through their effect on socioeconomic status. (Edited publisher abstract)
Growing older in a black and ethnic minority group
- Author:
- NORTHMORE Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 10(1), March 2006, pp.30-33.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author presents the results of four studies from the Age Concern England and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 'Growing Older Programme' into the quality of life of black and minority ethnic elders. The article also briefly looks at the work of Age Concern East Midlands and VOICE East Midlands, who are jointly developing one of the East Midland's Black and Minority Ethnic Elders projects as a partnership initiative.
London ethnic elders service directory
- Author:
- RESOURCE INFORMATION CENTRE
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 374p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains details of the range of services available to minority ethnic older people in London.
Older people: briefing paper
- Author:
- KAPADIA Dharmi
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper explores the impact of the pandemic on older people particularly as age has been a predominant risk factor for those affected by the Covid-19, and considers the prevalence of health conditions that Black and minority ethnic older people experience. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 has highlighted the effects of contemporary and historical racism on health. In the UK ethnic minority people are one of the worst affected groups, with higher mortality and infection rates. Many ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately affected by the lockdowns (local and national) and associated restrictions, which have further hampered their health. The evidence to date shows that the ethnic minority groups (Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Black African and Black Caribbean) that are most likely to suffer higher rates of mortality and poorer health outcomes due to Covid-19, are also those that have been persistently shown over the last few decades to be suffering with the worst health and are the most disadvantaged socially and economically.5 However, the way in which ethnic minority older people specifically have been affected by the pandemic has not been the focus of much research, although the disadvantages facing ethnic minority older people have moved up the agenda for many think tanks (e.g. Centre for Ageing Better, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)) and organisations working in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. (Edited publisher abstract)
A rewarding retirement: notes from an assembly of older BME people
- Author:
- MAWHINNEY Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Runnymede Bulletin, 368, Winter 2011, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- Runnymede Trust
As part of a 3-year programme of research into financial inclusion and older BME people, Runnymede brought together 50 older people from a range of ethnic backgrounds to share their knowledge and concerns on retirement. This article provides an overview of some of the issues, which include: poverty; the issue of not being eligible for a full state pension when returning to their country of birth on retirement; and the concern felt for younger generations facing high rates of unemployment.
Care implications of an ageing ethnic population
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.11.10, 2010, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The findings from a report which describes the likely changes in the age structure of the black and minority groups in England and Wales are summarised and reviewed. The report 'The future ageing of the ethnic minority population of England and Wales', published by the Centre for Policy on Ageing and Runnymede, uses data on fertility, mortality and migration to make projections of the number and profile of older people from ethnic minorities. Although it is difficult to make accurate predictions, the report is recommended for planners to think about the types and amount of support that may be needed in the future.
The mental health and well being of black and minority ethnic elders: a foundational report on the research literature and a mapping of national resources
- Authors:
- LANE Pauline, HEARSUM Sue
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. West Midlands
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 88p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This report is part of a one year national project that aims to promote the mental health and well being of black and minority (BME) ethnic elders and to improve access to mental health services. The project will result in a range of practical resources to improve the access and quality of mental health and care services for BME elders and their families/ carers. These resources will include: a foundational report on research in the field of BME elder's mental health and mapping some of the leading community groups for BME elders; and National Mapping of projects and resources for BME Elders. NB The organisation that produced this publication no longer exists.
Advantageous inequality or disadvantageous equality? Ethnicity and family support among older people in Britain
- Author:
- WILLIS Rosalind
- Journal article citation:
- Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 1(2), December 2008, pp.18-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
There is a popular perception that particular ethnic groups have a stronger sense of filial responsibility than is found in Western European societies, which has led to a belief that formal services are not require by minority groups. However, it has been suggested that some minority ethnic older people are actually in greater need of support, because of factors such as poorer health and lower socio-economic status than the white majority in Britain. Employing data from the 2005 Home Office Citizenship Survey, ethnic group differences in help given to family members are examined. Contrary to prevailing assumptions, there was only one ethnic group difference; black Caribbean older people had significantly lower odds than white British people of supporting members of their household. Support was equally likely among all other minority groups and the white British group, providing nationally representative evidence for an idea only previously speculated upon.
Older people, ethnicity and social support
- Author:
- WILLIS Rosalind
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 18(4), October 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article introduces the aims of a PhD study which plans to look at levels of support among older people from different ethnic groups. In particular the research aims to investigate the cultural, economic and social factors which predict support provision.
Health inequalities amongst older people from ethnic minority groups in Britain
- Author:
- HOLDER Sharon M.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 18(3), July 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This study discusses planned research to investigate health inequalities amongst older people from different ethnic groups in Britain. It aims to examine how different socio-economic characteristics may be better explanatory factors in assessing the national evidence on health inequalities amongst older people from different ethnic groups. The research also aims to explores the sensitivity of different measures of socio-economic status for understanding health inequality in later life.