Sozial- und Praventivmedizin
Volume 44, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 152-159

Analytical epidemiological studies among migrants in Germany: Planning and design [Analytisch-epidemiologische Studien unter Migranten in Deutschland: Planung und Design] (Article)

Zeeb H.* , Razum O.
  • a Universität Bielefeld, AG Epidemiol. und Med. Statistik, Fak. fur Gesundheitswissenschaften, Bielefeld, Germany, Fak. fur Gesundheitswissenschaften, AG Epidemiol. und Med. Statistik, Universität Bielefeld, Postfach 100 131, D-33501 Bielefeld, Germany
  • b Abt. Tropenhygiene Offentliches G., Klinikum der Universitat Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany

Abstract

Descriptive epidemiological studies can point towards health problems specific to migrants and minorities. To investigate etiological associations and for public health planning, analytical epidemiological studies are required. In Germany, epidemiological studies rarely include migrants and minorities. Underlying reasons are the high mobility and sociocultural diversity of these groups. In addition, a classification by ethnic or national categories is problematic. This review discusses problems and possible solutions in the planning and design of analytical epidemiological studies among migrants and minorities.

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Index Keywords

Ethnic Groups Minority Groups Epidemiologic Research Design Germany Emigration and Immigration morbidity Humans cultural factor ethnology Article Population Surveillance minority group public health human epidemiology migration
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DOI: 10.1007/BF01300271
ISSN: 03038408
Cited by: 4
Original Language: German