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Monitoring migrant health in Europe: A narrative review of data collection practices

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  • Rechel, Bernd
  • Mladovsky, Philipa
  • Devillé, Walter

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Data on the health of migrants, including on health determinants and access to health services, are an essential pre-condition for providing appropriate and accessible health services to this population group. This article reviews how far current data collection systems in the European Union (EU) allow to monitor migrant health.

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  • Rechel, Bernd & Mladovsky, Philipa & Devillé, Walter, 2012. "Monitoring migrant health in Europe: A narrative review of data collection practices," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 105(1), pages 10-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:105:y:2012:i:1:p:10-16
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2012.01.003
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