Health
In general, the health of the Roma population is considered worse than that of the general population. The official data on the health of the Roma population based on objective assessment is not available. The available studies and surveys, however, clearly demonstrate the significant differences in health status between the minority and majority population.
The health of the Roma population is affected by several factors. Beside the low awareness of health issues, it also includes the risk behavior of the Roma. The lifestyle of the majority of the Roma is diametrically different from the lifestyle of the general population. A great number of the Roma living in socially excluded villages do not favour an active lifestyle and do sports only during their childhood.
Read moreMany organizations are trying to improve the health of the Roma population through health education.
- Association for Culture, Education and Communication (ACEC) - a non-governmental organization, realizing dozens of projects, among them the long-term project of Healthy Communities. Available at: http://www.acec.sk/projekty
- Platform to promote the health of disadvantaged groups. Available at: http://www.ppzzs.sk/sk
- The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic. Available at: http://www.minv.sk/
- The Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic. Available at: http://www.health.gov.sk/Titulka