Anales del Sistema Sanitario de Navarra
Volume 29, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2006, Pages 77-95

Labour market, occupational health and immigration [Mercado de trabajo, salud laboral e inmigración] (Review)

Parra A.* , Fernández Baraibar J. , García López V. , Ayestarán J.R. , Extramiana E.
  • a Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral, Pamplona, Spain, Servicio de Salud Laboral e Investigación, Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral, Polígono Landaben calle F, 31012 Pamplona, Spain
  • b Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral, Pamplona, Spain
  • c Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral, Pamplona, Spain
  • d Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral, Pamplona, Spain
  • e Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral, Pamplona, Spain

Abstract

The process of economic and social change that Navarra has undergone in recent decades has been associated with the arrival of a growing flow of immigrants since the start of the new century. They have had a decisive influence as a factor of economic change in terms of production increase and internal demand. A new Navarra is being built thanks to the phenomenon of migration. In the first place, we analyse their impact on demographic growth. Their influence on the labour market, with its highlights and shadows, is evaluated. Foreigners already are about 10% of the active population and their presence in some productive sectors is decisive for their viability. The dysfunctions and problems of the labour market are reviewed, especially the question of accidents. Finally, the behaviour of the indicators of temporary disability of this collective are set out. Although this phenomenon has brought an imbalance in some spheres of social policy (education, housing, health), it can be said that the model of integration in Navarra is based on a generous welfare system, a social climate that is in general tolerant, and sustained economic growth.

Author Keywords

Labour market Accidents Labour health Temporary disability Immigration

Index Keywords

health care policy demography social change immigration human middle aged work policy population growth marriage Humans economic development occupational accident Adolescent male Spain female Review adult Emigration and Immigration occupational health childbirth
Link
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ISSN: 11376627
Cited by: 13
Original Language: Spanish