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Health and living conditions of Samis compared with other citizens based on representative surveys in three Swedish regions

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  • Arne Gerdner
  • Per Carlson

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This is the first general health survey of Samis compared with other Swedes to be based on randomised samples. In three regions, Samis were compared with respondents to the Public Health Investigation (n = 613 Samis and 6,309 respondents). Samis were also compared as to gender and membership in reindeer‐herding Sami villages (SVs). The survey shows that Samis of today have better education, work situation and health, and a healthier lifestyle than other Swedish citizens living in the same regions. There are, however, great differences among the Samis themselves. Members of SVs have weaker finances, and they report having less societal trust and worse health than non‐members do. Male members have lower education, are less involved in social activities and report worse overall health, but do not have a higher incidence of psychiatric problems, than other Samis. Samis, in general, have similar or better health and social situation than non‐Samis, but male SV‐members face greater problems and higher risks than other Samis. Key Practitioner Message: • Health and welfare authorities in cooperation with the Sami parliament and the Sami villages should develop special strategies to assist the herding communities in culturally sensitive ways.

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  • Arne Gerdner & Per Carlson, 2020. "Health and living conditions of Samis compared with other citizens based on representative surveys in three Swedish regions," International Journal of Social Welfare, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 29(3), pages 255-269, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:injsow:v:29:y:2020:i:3:p:255-269
    DOI: 10.1111/ijsw.12419
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