The political determinants of the health of undocumented immigrants: a comparative analysis of mortality patterns in Switzerland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The health of undocumented immigrants is an important concern in most societies. However, there is no conclusive evidence that inclusive health care policies lead to better outcomes for this group of the population. The aim of this study is to analyse whether there is an association between inclusive health care policies and the mortality patterns of undocumented immigrants, or the distribution of different causes of death among those who have died.

Methods

We analyse individual data concerning the deceased in Switzerland between 2011 and 2017. We proceed in two steps. First, we estimate and compare the patterns of mortality of Swiss citizens, documented immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Second, we test whether there is an association between cantonal autho

SUBMITTER: Piccoli L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9024067 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature