The Health of Southern Africa

The Health of Southern Africa
ISBN-10
070211961X
ISBN-13
9780702119613
Category
Social Science
Pages
276
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Juta and Company Ltd
Authors
Kathleen Dennill, Merle De Haan, Sharon Vasuthevan

Description

This comprehensive resource covers the public and community health and well-being of the populations of Southern Africa, providing an invaluable look at the region and the developmental issues that impact health through demography; disease profiles; social, economic, and political issues; and other threats to health. This updated edition includes detailed information on the roles and functions of the various United Nations agencies at work in the region. Among other diseases, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are addressed.

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