The Impact of Migration on the Health of Voluntary Migrants in Western Societies

Lassetter, Jane H.; Callister, Lynn Clark

doi:10.1177/1043659608325841

Cited by 153 publications

(119 citation statements)

References 59 publications

(73 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

113

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The differences in height between migrants and sedentees may support the supposition that healthier individuals are more likely to migrate (Lassetter and Callister 2009). However, overall, the study populations in London and Sylhet were matched for levels of affluence: only those groups with the means to migrate to the UK were included in the study.…”

Section: Predictionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Life course effects on age at menopause among Bangladeshi sedentees and migrants to the UK

Murphy

Sievert

Begum

et al. 2012

American J Hum Biol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objectives:To assess how different variables experienced across the life course, but particularly during early life, might affect age at menopause among 174 Bangladeshi migrants to London by comparing them to 157 nonmigrant sedentees and 154 women of European descent in London.Methods:Participants were aged 35–59 years, with no exogenous hormone use in the past three months, not pregnant or lactating, with no history of hysterectomy or oophorectomy. Face‐to‐face interviews and anthropometric measures were carried out. In addition to mean recalled age at natural menopause, median age was computed by probit analysis. Ages at menopause were examined by bivariate and Cox regression analyses in relation to demographic, reproductive, and lifestyle variables, and in relation to potential exposure to cyclones in early childhood.Results:Ages at menopause were significantly earlier among Bangladeshi sedentees and immigrants compared to Londoners of European origin. Ages at menopause were earlier among sedentees compared to immigrants. Urban birthplace, more infectious diseases during childhood, and lower levels of education increased the risk of an earlier menopause.Conclusions:Changes in environmental conditions during adulthood appeared to modify age at menopause among Bangladeshi immigrants in London compared to women living in Bangladesh; however, Bangladeshi immigrants still experienced an earlier age at menopause compared with their London neighbors of European descent. Am. J. Hum. Biol., 2013. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

show abstract

Section: Predictionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Life course effects on age at menopause among Bangladeshi sedentees and migrants to the UK

Murphy

Sievert

Begum

et al. 2012

American J Hum Biol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The process which a minority group adopts the dietary practice of the host country is called dietary acculturation and can be multidimensional, dynamic and complex (Satia-Abouta et al, 2002). Dietary acculturation can be observed on migration to another country and might be detrimental for health when it associated with changes, such as, less healthy diet (Lassetter and Callister, 2009). Satia-About a et al (2002) found that highly educated immigrants and those with similar cultural or physical characteristics with the host country, are more likely to acculturate with considerable facility, which may mean adopting of some unhealthy practices.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Length of Migration and Eating Habits of Portuguese University Students Living in London, United Kingdom

Vilela

Santos

Padrão

et al. 2014

Ecology of Food and Nutrition

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: To gauge the effect of different migration periods on the eating pattern of Portuguese university students.Methods/subjects: Fifty-five Portuguese students participated in a survey of food practices before and after moving from Portugal to London. The students were divided into two groups, the short term migration group, living in London less than one year, and the long term migration group, living in London more than one year. Forty-six English university students were used as a comparison to the Portuguese students. A questionnaire was administrated to assess the frequency of eating selected food, factors which may influence food choice and food preparation and purchasing behaviours.Results: After moving to London, the long term migration group adopted more dietary changes and seems to become more acculturated. Both Portuguese groups reported significant decrease in the weekly frequency of consumption of raw vegetables, fish, vegetable soup and red meat. The frequency of the consumption of savoury snacks, fast food and ready prepared meal increased and was similar to the English students' consumption. Conclusion:These findings highlight the difficulties that Portuguese students faced in maintaining a traditional Mediterranean diet after moving to a Northern European environment.

show abstract

“…Immigration entails a readjustment to a new life and has previously been shown to influence health in both psychological and physiological ways [5,6]. The health of immigrants could be affected by factors on both the individual level and the group level because of societal factors both in their home country and in the new country [7,8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Weight Status Among Somali Immigrants in Sweden in Relation to Sociodemographic Characteristics, Dietary Habits and Physical Activity

Torp¹,

Berggren²,

Erlandsson³

et al. 2015

TOPHJ

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:Background: Immigrants are considered globally to be a vulnerable subpopulation. Vulnerable population groups have a higher prevalence of obesity than the general population. Despite increased immigration of people from Somalia to Sweden in recent years, little research has been undertaken about obesity and obesity-related health risks among Somali immigrants. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as possible relationships between weight status and socio-demographic characteristics, dietary habits and physical activity (PA) among Somali immigrants in Sweden. Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study included 114 respondents. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire covering socio-demographic factors, PA and dietary habits. Weight and height were also measured. Results: Of the 114 respondents, 50.9% had a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above. In bivariate analysis, there were no statistically significant differences between those with a BMI below 25 and those with a BMI of 25 or more regarding PA or dietary habits. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that female gender and being married were associated with having a BMI of 25 or above. Conclusion: Socio-demographic factors may be more strongly associated with high BMI than PA or dietary habits among the targeted group and should be taken into account as an issue affecting Somali immigrants in Sweden that warrants further research.

show abstract

The Impact of Migration on the Health of Voluntary Migrants in Western Societies

Cited by 153 publications

References 59 publications

Life course effects on age at menopause among Bangladeshi sedentees and migrants to the UK

Life course effects on age at menopause among Bangladeshi sedentees and migrants to the UK

Length of Migration and Eating Habits of Portuguese University Students Living in London, United Kingdom

Weight Status Among Somali Immigrants in Sweden in Relation to Sociodemographic Characteristics, Dietary Habits and Physical Activity

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About