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Ahmad, Waqar I. U. and Bradby, Hannah, 1966-. (2008) Ethnicity and health: key themes in a developing field. Current Sociology, Vol.56 (No.1). pp. 47-56. ISSN 0011-3921

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011392107084378

Abstract

Ethnicity is a social division that is increasingly difficult to ignore. Ethnicity has to be considered alongside other social divisions including socioeconomic status which is crucial to explaining minority disadvantages in health. Identity is a key dimension of ethnicity, which encompasses self-ascribed and externally-imposed elements. The stigma associated with particular conditions, combined with the effects of racism and economic marginalization, can be central to some minority groups' ability to discuss disease and seek treatment. In a world where human rights are taken seriously, minority ethnic groups' presence in research has to become a routine consideration, rather than an optional extra. In research, as in service provision, planning for linguistic and cultural diversity represents additional work and will require extra resources.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Minorities -- Medical care -- Great Britain, Minorities -- Health and hygiene -- Great Britain, Health services accessibility
Journal or Publication Title:	Current Sociology
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	0011-3921
Date:	January 2008
Volume:	Vol.56
Number:	No.1
Number of Pages:	10
Page Range:	pp. 47-56
Identification Number:	10.1177/0011392107084378
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/635