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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2019

Counting the non-existing: causes of death of undocumented migrants in Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium), 2005-2010.

Dirk Lafaut, Hadewijch Vandenheede, Johan Surkyn, Gily Coene

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Dirk Lafaut1VUB, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-2109-2974
Hadewijch Vandenheede2VUB, Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
Johan Surkyn2VUB, Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
Gily Coene1VUB, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.

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Abstract

backgroundSo far knowledge about undocumented migrant health status is poor. The objective of this study is to compare patterns in causes of death between undocumented migrants and legal residents, of both migrant and non-migrant origin.

methodUsing cause-of-death data, we compared undocumented migrants with Belgian residents and documented migrants through logistic regression analyses..

resultsThis study shows that male undocumented migrants have a significantly higher risk of death from cardiovascular diseases compared to male Belgian residents (OR: 1.37) and documented migrants (OR: 2.17). Male undocumented migrants also have an increased risk of dying from external causes of death compared to documented migrants (OR: 1.93). Furthermore, we found a lower risk of suicidal death in undocumented migrants compared to Belgian residents (OR men: 0.29, OR women: 0.15).

conclusionsWe found important differences in underlying causes of death between undocumented migrants and residents in Belgium. These findings urge us to claim improved healthcare provision for undocumented migrants in Belgium.

trial registrationMedical ethics committee UZ Jette, Brussels, Belgium - Registration date: 18/05/2016 - Registration number: B.U.N. 143201628279.

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BelgiumCause of deathCause-specific mortality riskHealth care accessUndocumented migrants

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