Disease and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Title:
Disease and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author:
Jamison, Dean T.
ISBN:
9780821363973
9780821363980
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Washington, D.C. : World Bank, c2006.
Physical Description:
xxii, 387 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Contents:
Changing patterns of disease and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: an overview / Levels and trends in mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: an overview / Trends in child mortality, 1960 to 2000 / Levels and trends of adult mortality / Causes of death / Population and mortality after AIDS / Levels and patterns of mortality at INDEPTH demographic surveillance systems / Trends and issues in child undernutrition / Diarrheal diseases / Developmental disabilities / Acute respiratory infections / Vaccine-preventable diseases / Tuberculosis / Malaria / Onchocerciasis / Maternal mortality / HIV/AIDS / Lifestyle and related risk factors for chronic diseases / Diabetes mellitus / Cancers / Cardiovascular disease / Mental health and the abuse of alcohol and controlled substances / Neurological disorders / Violence and injuries
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Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0702/2006283519.html