Did migrants experience a COVID-19 mortality disadvantage in the Swedish care setting? An observational cohort study on type of care and mortality among older migrants in Sweden.

ABSTRACT: This study examines COVID-19 mortality across long-term care settings comparing migrants and Swedish-born during the first 2 years of the pandemic. Previous research shows that migrants faced higher risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes, contrasting with the observed Migrant Mortality Advantage. Using Swedish total population data (2019-22), we stratified participants aged 70+ by care setting and migration status. We analysed the first pandemic year (March 2020-February 2021) and the second year (March 2021-February 2022), alongside pre-pandemic mortality data for context. Outcome measures included all deaths from COVID-19 and other causes. Cox proportional hazards models were employed adjusting for sociodemographic and health variables. Our findings highlight the significant impact of care se

SUBMITTER: Mussino E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707469 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature