ABSTRACT
This chapter explains differences between the major migrant groups and the native Dutch population related to self-rated health and its sociodemographic determinants, the use of general practitioner (GP) care and the incidence of diagnoses made by GPs. Recent research into the health of migrant populations in European countries has shown that, compared to the native population, different health problems exist within migrant groups and that their health is worse in respect of certain aspects. Assumptions are made that ethnic minorities have less access to healthcare services than the native Dutch population. The chapter addresses the research questions: How do ethnic minorities rate their own health compared to the native Dutch population? Which sociodemographic variables are associated with ethnic differences in self-rated health? Do migrant groups differ in utilisation of GP care from the native population? Do prevalence and incidence of diagnoses recorded by GPs differ between the migrant groups and the native population?
