Older migrants of both sexes are especially affected by health exposures and risks. Simultaneously participation rates of older migrants in preventive and health promoting programmes are rather low. Findings of the research project and the typology developed from the qualitative research data show important differences in preventive behaviour and the underlying living conditions, experiences and attitudes. These must be considered in the development of diverse lifeworld-oriented strategies of access. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart New York.

Primary prevention Health promotion Older immigrants

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