Immigration and health outcomes: A study on native health perception and limitations in Europe

Martina Bazzoli, Joan E. Madia, Catia Nicodemo and Federico Podestà

Economic Modelling, 2024, vol. 131, issue C

Abstract: This study examines the impact of immigration on the self-perceived health of natives in 16 European countries from 2006 to 2018. Utilizing data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) and the European Union Labor Force Survey (EU-LFS), we focus on two health outcomes: natives’ self-perceived health and health-related limitations in daily activities. Contrary to concerns, our findings indicate a positive influence of immigration on natives’ health perception and a reduction in health-related limitations. Noteworthy variations by gender and age emerge, with more pronounced benefits in countries with lower human capital. These results underscore the potential health advantages of immigration, emphasizing the necessity for nuanced immigration policies that consider societal impact and call for a comprehensive evaluation of immigration’s effects.

Keywords: Immigration; Natives health; Integration; Shift-share (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C36 D12 I12 I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econmod.2023.106627

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