scholarly journals Suicide by burning in the South Asian origin population in England and Wales a secondary analysis of a national data set

BMJ Open ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. e000326-e000326 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Tuck ◽  
K. Bhui ◽  
K. Nanchahal ◽  
K. McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
National Data ◽  
The South ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
South Asian Origin

Suicide rates for different religious groups in the South Asian origin population in England and Wales: a secondary analysis of a national data set

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-266
Author(s):  
Andrew Tuck ◽  
Kamaldeep Bhui ◽  
Kiran Nanchahal ◽  
Kwame McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
National Data ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Content Type ◽  
South Asian Origin ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to calculate the rate of suicide in different religious groups in people of South Asian origin in the UK. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional, secondary analysis of a national data set. A name recognition algorithm was used to identify people of South Asian origin and their religion. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated using this data and data from the national census. Setting: a population study of all those who died by suicide in England and Wales in 2001. Participants: all cases of suicide and undetermined intent identified by the Office for National Statistics for England and Wales. Findings – There were 4,848 suicides in the UK in 2001 of which 125 (2.6 percent) were identified as people of South Asian origin by the algorithm. The suicide rate for all people of South Asian origin was 5.50/100,000 compared to 9.31/100,000 for the population of England and Wales. The age SMR for those whose names were of Hindu, Muslim or Sikh origin were 0.88, 0.47 and 0.85, respectively. Female South Asians have lower rates of suicide, than their South Asian male counterparts. Research limitations/implications – Religious classification by the computerized program does not guarantee religious affiliation. The data set were confined to one year because religion was not collected prior to the 2001 census. Originality/value – The rates of suicide for South Asian sub-populations in the UK differ by gender and religion.

scholarly journals Suicide rates in people of South Asian origin in England and Wales: 1993–2003

2008 ◽  
Vol 193 (5) ◽  
pp. 406-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwame McKenzie ◽  
Kamaldeep Bhui ◽  
Kiran Nanchahal ◽  
Bob Blizard
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
The South ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
South Asian Origin ◽  
Suicide Rates

BackgroundLow rates of suicide in older men and high rates in young women have been reported in the South Asian diaspora worldwide. Calculating such suicide rates in the UK is difficult because ethnicity is not recorded on death certificates.AimsTo calculate the South Asian origin population suicide rates and to assess changes over time using new technology.MethodSuicide rates in England and Wales were calculated using the South Asian Name and Group Recognition Algorithm (SANGRA) computer software.ResultsThe age-standardised suicide rate for men of South Asian origin was lower than other men in England and Wales, and the rate for women of South Asian origin was marginally raised. In aggregated data for 1999–2003 the age-specific suicide rate in young women of South Asian origin was lower than that for women in England and Wales. The suicide rate in those over 65 years was double that of England and Wales.ConclusionsOlder, rather than younger, women of South Asian origin seem to be an at-risk group. Further research should investigate the reasons for these changes and whether these patterns are true for all South Asian origin groups.

scholarly journals Hepatitis A virus infection in people of South Asian origin in England and Wales: analysis of laboratory reports between 1992 and 2004

2006 ◽  
Vol 135 (4) ◽  
pp. 549-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. GUNGABISSOON ◽  
N. ANDREWS ◽  
N. S. CROWCROFT
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
The South ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
Asian Group ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
South Asian Origin

SUMMARYThe aim of the study was to determine whether rates of hepatitis A infection are higher in people of South Asian origin compared to the general population, to look for evidence of spread to the general population, and to identify ways to improve preventive strategies. Routine laboratory reports of hepatitis A infection in England and Wales in 1992–2004 were analysed. Study participants were patients with confirmed hepatitis A infection reported to the Health Protection Agency by the diagnosing laboratory. Nam Pehchan software was used to identify patients of South Asian ethnicity. Main outcome measures were comparison of incidence of hepatitis A in South Asian and non-South Asian groups, by age and region. Rates of infection were significantly higher in the South Asian group compared to the non-South Asian group (rate ratio 2·68, 95% confidence interval 2·07–3·47). Patients in the South Asian group had a younger age distribution. Travel was an important risk factor with 85% of those of South Asian origin acquiring their infection abroad, most frequently in the Indian subcontinent, compared to less than one third of those in other groups. Health-care professionals should ensure that all travellers to high-risk countries are protected by hepatitis A vaccination. Targeted information campaigns may be indicated in regions of the United Kingdom for people in South Asian minority ethnic groups.

scholarly journals Refining the South Asian Origin of the Romani people

BMC Genetics ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bela I. Melegh ◽  
Zsolt Banfai ◽  
Kinga Hadzsiev ◽  
Attila Miseta ◽  
Bela Melegh
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
The South ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
South Asian Origin

scholarly journals P159 Factors associated between SLE and work amongst South Asian people: an explorative qualitative study

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandeep Ubhi ◽  
Shirish Dubey ◽  
John Reynolds ◽  
Caroline Gordon ◽  
Tochukwu Adizie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
South Asian Origin ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Abstract Background/Aims  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affect patients from minority ethnic backgrounds, with many patients experiencing symptoms that affect their daily lives despite receiving long-term controller medication. Work is a large part of most people’s lives, yet little has been explored into how people from minority ethnic backgrounds cope at work whilst living with SLE. We conducted a study to understand the impact of SLE on working lives of South Asian patients. The aim was to identify and develop support mechanisms that could assist them with remaining at work. Methods  Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten patients of South Asian origin with SLE to explore their work experiences. Patients were recruited from three rheumatology centres in the West Midlands, UK and were interviewed between November 2019 and March 2020. Interviews were audio-recorded and typed by an independent transcribing company. Returned transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis and QSR NVivo 12 software was used to organise and manage the data. Results  The majority (n = 8) of patients were female. Eight patients were from an Indian background, and two were from a Pakistani background. Half of all patients were educated to degree level. The age range of patients was 23 - 58 years old (S.D = 10.79), and disease duration varied between 3 months-33 years (S.D = 9.52). All patients had permanent jobs; six were in full-time employment, and four were in part-time employment. Four main themes emerged from the data: 1) Disease related factors; impacting work ability; 2) Employment related factors; impacting work ability; 3) Personal and cultural related factors; impacting work ability; 4) Recommendations for improvement were made by patients. Conclusion  In this novel study we highlight patients’ experiences of being at work. This study reports low awareness of SLE and mixed support in the workplace. Patients discussed work to varying degrees with their clinicians and needed further information for employers that was not available nor provided by their clinicians. The study reports cultural barriers in understanding SLE that could lead to lack of family support to remain in employment. Moreover, recommendations made in this study require further investigation and could be used by clinicians and Lupus UK to support patients of South Asian origin at work. Disclosure  M. Ubhi: None. S. Dubey: None. J. Reynolds: None. C. Gordon: None. T. Adizie: None. T. Sheeran: None. K. Allen: None. R. Jordan: None. S. Sadhra: None. J. Adams: None. R. Daji: None. K. Kumar: None.

scholarly journals South Asian Heroes

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Triya Chakravorty
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
National Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Asian Origin ◽  
South Asian Origin ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Research And Education

The United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) staff and students have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic in a multitude of ways, including caring for patients, volunteering their time, or being involved in research and education. People of Asian origin make up 29.7% of the NHS medical workforce1. In recognition of South Asian Heritage Month, we asked our readers to nominate health care workers of South Asian origin who have demonstrated their tenacity, innovation, and excellence in recent months.

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