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Did migrants experience a COVID-19 mortality disadvantage in the Swedish care setting? An observational cohort study on type of care and mortality among older migrants in Sweden.
Mussino E. European Journal of Public Health 2025;35(6):1288-1294.
[This study examines COVID-19 mortality across long-term care settings comparing migrants and Swedish-born during the first 2 years of the pandemic. Previous research shows that migrants faced higher risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes, contrasting with the observed Migrant Mortality Advantage. Despite mitigation efforts, a clear migrant mortality disadvantage persisted among those receiving home care or living in care homes.]
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Age Groups
Older People
Conditions and Lifestyle Factors
Coronavirus Infections
Migrants
Settings
Home and Social Settings
Residential and Nursing Homes
Staff Groups
Non-Clinical Professional
Public Health Specialist
Social Care Support Worker