Objectives To conduct a systematic review of the epidemiological and health service
utilization literature related to the Roma population between 2003 and 2012. Methods …

Abstract Backgrounds: Roma people from Central and Eastern Europe suffer some of the
worst health conditions in the industrialized world. This article aims at identifying the …

Background: Estimated number of the Roma people in central-eastern Europe cannot be
precisely appreciated, but official data suggest that in the 2004 they were approximately 4.2 …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally, and the early
identification of high risk is crucial to prevent the disease and to reduce healthcare costs …

Abstract Objectives The health of Roma has been found to be poorer than that of the majority
population. The aim of this study was to explore the differences between Roma and non …

Estimating the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and risk factors among the
Roma population, the largest minority in Europe, and investigating the role of genetic or …

Objectives The health status of segregated Roma is poor. To understand why segregated
Roma engage in health-endangering practices, we explored their nonadherence to clinical …

Aim: To understand the reasons for widespread smoking behavior among Roma in Slovenia
for the purpose of developing successful smoking cessation interventions. Methods: A …

Background Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are ubiquitous environmental toxicants, for
which animal studies demonstrate immunotoxic effects, including thymic atrophy and …

Objectives Roma constitute a large minority in several Central European countries, with a
mostly disadvantaged societal and health position. The aim of this study was to assess …