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Ethnic differences in health outcomes of Chinese children and adolescents: A comparative meta-analysis.

Hailiang Ran, Junwei Peng, Jin Lu, Yusan Che, Die Fang, Qiongxian Li, Yuanyu Shi, Yandie He, Guiqing Zheng, Shuqing Liu and 1 more

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Hailiang RanDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Junwei PengDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Jin LuPsychiatry Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yusan CheDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Die FangDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Qiongxian LiDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yuanyu ShiDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yandie HeDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Guiqing ZhengDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Shuqing LiuDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yuanyuan XiaoDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.

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Abstract

Incongruent results have been reported regarding ethnic disparities in health-related outcomes amomg Chinese children and adolescents. We widely searched eight databases involving English- and Chinese-languages through Jun 4, 2023. A total of 152 observational studies were included in the meta-analysis. Compared to Han children and adolescents, ethnic minorities had increased risks of anemia (odds ratio [OR]: 1.41, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15-1.73), iron deficiency anemia (OR: 3.49 [1.66-7.34]), stunting (OR: 1.78 [1.48-2.12]), underweight (OR: 1.54 [1.30-1.82]), self-harm (OR: 1.16 [1.06-1.27]), but decreased risk of obesity (OR: 0.81 [0.69-0.95]). Subgroup analyses showed effect modification by regions in ethnic differences of health. Despite substantial efforts, differences in health-related outcomes between ethnic minority and Han youths in China remain evident and likely reflect underlying structural inequalities rather than the independent effect of ethnicity. Addressing these disparities will require interventions targeting underlying social and environmental determinants of health.

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