| Title: | Population-based screening for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes risk among migrant origin and ethnic minority groups in Europe : a scoping review |
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| Authors: | ID Lehtola, Sinna M. H. (Author)
ID Zaletel, Jelka (Author)
ID Šter, Petra (Author)
ID Farkaš-Lainščak, Jerneja (Author)
ID Skogberg, Natalia (Author) |
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| Files: |  URL - Source URL, visit https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-026-27380-7
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.02 - Review Article |
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| Organization: |  NIJZ - National Institute of Public Health
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| Abstract: | Introduction
Although some migrant origin groups in Europe show elevated risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), information is sparse and fragmented. This study examines availability and possibilities for harmonization of health examination survey (HES) data on major determinants of CVD and T2D among migrant origin and ethnic minority groups in EU Member states and EU4Health associated countries (Norway, Iceland, Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro).
Methods
We conducted a scoping review, following PRISMA-ScR in PubMed and Web of Science, supplemented by targeted grey literature searches of national health institutes, to identify HESs covering core risk factors for CVD and T2D among migrant origin and ethnic minority groups, older than 18 years and living in EU Member states and selected associated countries. Studies were published between 2014 and 2026. Altogether 2537 peer-reviewed records and 348 grey literature reports were screened. Following full-text screening, 57 peer-reviewed papers were included.
Results
In total, 24 individual HESs in 10 countries were identified. The majority (n = 38, 67%) of the surveys were conducted in the Netherlands or Sweden. None of the HESs used nationally representative samples, having been conducted regionally. There was notable heterogeneity in how persons with a migration background and ethnic minorities were defined and grouped. Reported risk factors included obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia. Measurement methods of these risk factors varied by the migrant origin group and country where the study was conducted.
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| Keywords: | cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes (T2D) |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 11.11.2025 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 08.04.2026 |
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| Publication date: | 11.06.2026 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2026 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-17 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 26, article number 1858 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-31095  |
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| UDC: | 61 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1471-2458 |
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| DOI: | 10.1186/s12889-026-27380-7 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 284485891 |
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| Note: | Soavtorji: Jerneja Farkas, Petra Šter, Jelka Zaletel;
Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Opis vira z dne 12. 7. 2026;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 12.07.2026 |
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| Views: | 41 |
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| Downloads: | 15 |
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