The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has published new findings on the prevalence of discrimination experiences and their connection to health. The article in the "Journal of Health Monitoring" is based on data from the population-based survey "Health in Germany" 2024.
Younger people, trans or gender-diverse individuals, people in socioeconomically disadvantaged situations, and people with a history of migration report everyday discrimination and multiple discrimination significantly more often. The frequency of such experiences gradually increases with poorer self-rated general and mental health.
The analyses were carried out using Poisson regressions and show a clear dose-dependent association: the more often discrimination is experienced, the worse the health assessment.
The RKI classifies discrimination as a relevant social determinant of health. The findings support the approach of the World Health Organization (WHO) to consider the reduction of discrimination as a central area of action for promoting health equity.
The publication is available for download on the website of the Robert Koch Institute (PDF, 527 KB, accessible).
