Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author | : Dean T. Jamison |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 414 |
Release | : 2006-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780821363980 |
ISBN-13 | : 0821363980 |
Rating | : 4/5 (980 Downloads) |
Download or read book Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Dean T. Jamison and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 as mental and neurological disorders.