Healthcare and Disease Burden in Africa The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Public Health

This open access book evaluates African healthcare systems from multiple perspectives. By examining empirical data from various African countries, it analyzes the effects of socioeconomic factors such as urbanization, population growth, and education on various health indicators, including the situa...

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Main Author: Niohuru, Ilha (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature 2023
Series:SpringerBriefs in Economics
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