IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 3112: The Roma Population Living in Segregated Settlements in Eastern Slovakia Has a Higher Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome, Kidney Disease, Viral Hepatitis B and E, and Some Parasitic Diseases Compared to the Majority Population
Conclusions: Poor socio-economic conditions, an unhealthy lifestyle, and barriers precluding access to healthcare are factors that affect the Roma population in settlements and lead to an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components, kidney disease, viral hepatitis B and E, and some parasitic diseases.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Zelmira Macejova Pavol Kristian Martin Janicko Monika Halanova Sylvia Drazilova Daniela Antolova Maria Marekova Daniel Pella Andrea Madarasova-Geckova Peter Jarcuska HepaMeta Team Tags: Article Source Type: research