Hospitalisation among Immigrants in Italy
Author Information
Author(s): Cacciani Laura, Baglio Giovanni, Rossi Lorenza, Materia Enrico, Marceca Maurizio, Geraci Salvatore, Spinelli Angela, Osborn John, Guasticchi Gabriella
Primary Institution: Agency for Public Health of Lazio Region, Rome, Italy
Hypothesis
What are the differences in hospitalisation rates between immigrants and the resident population in the Lazio region during the year 2000?
Conclusion
Immigrants in Italy have lower overall hospitalisation rates compared to residents, but higher rates for specific causes like injuries and infectious diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Adult immigrants have lower hospitalisation rates than residents.
- Hospitalisation rates for injuries and infectious diseases are higher among immigrants.
- Immigrants under 18 years show similar health issues to residents.
Takeaway
This study found that immigrants in Italy go to the hospital less often than local people, but they have more injuries and some illnesses.
Methodology
The study analyzed hospital discharge data from the Italian Hospital Information System for the year 2000, comparing hospitalisation rates of immigrants from Less Developed Countries to residents.
Potential Biases
Potential misclassification of immigrants as residents could bias results.
Limitations
The study may underestimate the number of immigrants due to misclassification and does not account for irregular immigrants.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on adult immigrants from Less Developed Countries and included a comparison with the resident population in Lazio.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.84
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 133.0 – 136.0
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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