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(UK) Life expectancy lower for white & mixed ethnic people than Black & Asian groups

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021...oups-study

EXCERPTS: People from white and mixed ethnic groups had lower life expectancy compared with Black and Asian groups in England and Wales between 2011 and 2014, according to analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The study linked 2011 census and death registration data to produce estimates of life expectancy and cause of death by ethnic group.

[...] Dr Veena Raleigh, a senior fellow at the King’s Fund thinktank, said the ONS analysis was robust and consistent with previous research. Academics and commentators often say ethnic minorities have the worst health outcomes, she said, “but that’s not always supported by the evidence”.

One key reason for higher life expectancy among ethnic minorities is the so-called “healthy migrant effect”. There is evidence that migrants tend to be healthier, with lower levels of smoking, alcohol consumption and other risk factors, she said, noting that this effect wanes over time as the following generations generally assume similar lifestyles to native populations.

There are, however, specific diseases that tend to disproportionately afflict certain groups. [...] “This is about reducing health inequalities overall and in specific groups as indicated … addressing ethnic minority health needs where indicated, but also addressing the health needs of poor white people,” she said. “I think that’s how nationally we will get to a better place.” (MORE - details)
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