Purity and pollution health and illness in a gypsy community in south-west Greece

Abstract

Questions are raised. What differences exist (and how great are they actually) between Roma and non-Gypsy people in Greece today regarding their beliefs and perspectives about health and illness, and are these related, or not, to the biomedical model? Are there any differences in the mortality rate, health status and health behaviour and actions? What is the level of access to the primary health care services, and what are the levels of di/satisfaction for both populations regarding the offered services? How do health professionals perceive the health needs of Gypsy peoples?