Why is Mortality Low among the Swedish-Speaking Minority in Finland?
Life expectancy has been substantially longer among the Swedish-speaking Finns than in the rest of the population. The relative mortality difference appears to be particularly marked among the middle-aged. This study examines the possible reasons for this mortality difference. The mortality advantag...
Main Authors: | Seppo Koskinen, Tuija Martelin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Population Research Institute of Väestöliitto
2003-01-01
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Series: | Finnish Yearbook of Population Research |
Online Access: | https://journal.fi/fypr/article/view/44982 |
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