Demographic patterns and trends in Central Ghana: baseline indicators from the Kintampo Health and Demographic Surveillance System

• Main Authors: Seth Owusu-Agyei (Author), Obed Ernest A. Nettey (Author), Charles Zandoh (Author), Abubakari Sulemana (Author), Robert Adda (Author), Seeba Amenga-Etego (Author), Cheikh Mbacke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The dearth of health and demographic data in sub-Saharan Africa from vital registration systems and its impact on effective planning for health and socio-economic development is widely documented. Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems have the capacity to address the dearth of qual...