Traveller communities - State of Health

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Health

In the study by Parry et al (2007), Gypsies and Travellers reported poorer health status than both White British residents and other ethnic minorities. In comparison, Gypsies and Travellers were:

  • More likely to have a long-term illness, health problem or disability, which limits daily activities or work
  • More problems with mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain or discomfort
  • More anxiety and/or depression


Parry G, Van Cleemput P, Peters J, Walters S, Thomas K, Cooper C (2007). Health status of Gypsies and Travellers in England. J Epidemiol Community Health, 61(3), p. 198-204. Erratum in: J Epidemiol Community Health. 2007 Jun;61(6):559. Abstract

Van Cleemput P, Parry G, Thomas K, Peters J, Cooper C (2007). Health-related beliefs and experiences of Gypsies and Travellers: a qualitative study. J Epidemiol Community Health, 61(3), p. 205-10. Abstract & full text


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Mental Health

P. Goward, J. Repper, L. Appleton, T. Hagan (2006). Crossing boundaries. Identifying and meeting the mental health needs of Gypsies and Travellers. Journal of Mental Health, 15 (3), p. 315 - 327. Abstract

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