title: [The health differences between Swedish and Finnish speakers in Finland Swedish-speaking people in Finland (circa 5 %) are somewhat healthier].
abstract: The health differences between Swedish and Finnish speakers in Finland Swedish-speaking people in Finland (circa 5 %) are somewhat healthier than Finnish-speaking people. This systematic review presents research results on this topic, mostly published in international journals. The differences apply more to men, and although not great, they can be observed on many levels, such as mortality, disability pensions and perceived health. The differences cannot be attributed to mere socioeconomic factors. Concomitant long-term social, cultural and biomedical mechanisms have probably been involved in the formation of the health differences. The significance of the findings would be higher if they could be applied in health promotion in a more general manner.
authors.affiliation: Nordic School of Public Health Folkhälsanin tutkimuskeskus Turun yliopisto, kansanterveystieteen osasto.
authors.forename: Sakari
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suominen
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland / Q000208:ethnology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013548:Sweden / Q000208:ethnology