Disease and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Current data and trends in morbidity and mortality for the sub-Saharan Region as presented in this new edition reflect the heavy toll that HIV/AIDS has had on health indicators, leading to either a stalling or reversal of the gains made, not just for communicable disorders, but for cancers, as well...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, DC :
World Bank
c2006.
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| Edición: | 2nd ed |
| Colección: | World Bank e-Library.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009621527006719 |
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- Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Chapter 1 Changing Patterns of Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa:An Overview; Boxes; Figures; Tables; Chapter 2 Levels and Trends in Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Overview; Chapter 3 Trends in Child Mortality, 1960 to 2000; Chapter 4 Levels and Trends of Adult Mortality; Chapter 5 Causes of Death; Chapter 6 Population and Mortality after AIDS; Chapter 7 Levels and Patterns of Mortality at INDEPTH Demographic Surveillance Systems; Chapter 8 Trends and Issues in Child Undernutrition
- Chapter 9 Diarrheal DiseasesChapter 10 Developmental Disabilities; Chapter 11 Acute Respiratory Infections; Chapter 12 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases; Chapter 13 Tuberculosis; Chapter 14 Malaria; Chapter 15 Onchocerciasis; Chapter 16 Maternal Mortality; Chapter 17 HIV/AIDS; Chapter 18 Lifestyle and Related Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases; Chapter 19 Diabetes Mellitus; Chapter 20 Cancers; Chapter 21 Cardiovascular Disease; Chapter 22 Mental Health and the Abuse of Alcohol and Controlled Substances; Chapter 23 Neurological Disorders; Chapter 24 Violence and Injuries; Index
