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Romania - 2012

Is there evidence of increased mortality rates for minority and migrant groups?

Code:
RED88
Key Area:
Health And Social Protection
Strand(s):
Discrimination
12/01/2012 - 12:05
Short Answer

There is data available showing increased rates for Roma infant mortality. Life expectancy among Roma is reported as being lower than the majority population.
Qualitative Info

Infant mortality among Roma is reported being three or four times higher than among the majority population.

Life expectancy among Roma is reported being 64 years old compared to 70 years old for the majority population.

 

Source:

  • Rezumat. Raportul Naţional IRSDTC pentru România [Summary. National Report IRSDTC for Romania], 2010, pp.6-7, 4 December 2010, citing Fleck Gabor, C. Rughinis (2008). Vino mai aproape: Excluziunea și incluziunea romilor în România de azi [Come closer. Inclusion and Exclusion of Roma in Present Day Romanian Society], Guvernul României and Raportul UNDP Evitarea capcanei dependenţei. Romii în Europa centrală și de est [Avoiding the Dependency Trap. Roma in Central and Eastern Europe], available at http://medlive.hotnews.ro/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Raportul-Na%C5%A3ional-IRSDTC-pentru-Rom%C3%A2nia_rezumat.pdf (Accessed on 12.01.2012)
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Groups affected/interested Roma & Travelers
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Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Health and social protection
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