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[Mortality in immigrants in Tuscany].

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¹SC Epidemiologia ambientaleoccupazionale, Istituto per lo studio e la prevenzione oncologica (ISPO), Firenze.

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Mortality rates for immigrants in Tuscany show disparities compared to Italians, with higher infant mortality and risks of accidents and infectious diseases in immigrants from high-migration-rate countries. Continued monitoring is essential for assessing socioeconomic integration.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Demography
Epidemiology

Background:

Immigrant populations present unique health challenges influenced by origin and host country conditions.
Understanding mortality trends in immigrants is crucial for public health policy and integration assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze mortality characteristics and trends among immigrants in Tuscany from 1997-2008.
To compare immigrant mortality patterns with those of the Italian resident population in the same region.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study utilizing data from the Regional Mortality Registry of Tuscany (1997-2008).
Immigrants were categorized into those from countries at high migration rates (PFPM) and developed countries (PSA).
Standardized mortality rates (ages 20-64) were analyzed by citizenship, gender, age group, and cause of death.

Main Results:

In 1997-2008, 4,755 deaths occurred among immigrants in Tuscany.
Mortality trends revealed an increasing gap between PFPM immigrants and Italians, with higher rates for Italians.
Infant mortality was higher in children from PFPM countries, with increasing disparities. PFPM immigrants also showed higher mortality from accidents and infectious diseases.

Conclusions:

The study highlights specific health issues in the Tuscan immigrant population linked to living conditions in both home and host countries.
Monitoring immigrant mortality serves as an indirect indicator of socioeconomic integration and healthcare system utilization.
The growing immigrant population necessitates ongoing surveillance of mortality patterns.