Social inequalities in health expectancy and the contribution of mortality and morbidity: the case of Irish Travellers

Conclusions
This study illustrated the true extent of health inequalities experienced by an indigenous minority in Europe, clarifying the importance of reducing the burden of non-fatal disabling conditions for addressing these inequalities. The health expectancy measure used has application for other similar indigenous minorities elsewhere.

Source: Journal of Public Health - November 29, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Abdalla, S., Kelleher, C., Quirke, B., Daly, L., on Behalf of the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study team, Cronin, Drummond, Fitzpatrick, Frazier, Hamid, Kelly, Kilroe, Lotya, McGorrian, Moore, Murnane, Carthaigh, O'Mahony, O'Shea, Staines, Staines, Sween Tags: Health Improvement Source Type: research