Health and health-related indicators in slum, rural, and urban communities: a comparative analysis
Background: It is generally assumed that urban slum residents have worse health status when compared with other urban populations, but better health status than their rural counterparts. This belief/assumption is often because of their physical proximity and assumed better access to health care serv...
Main Authors: | Blessing U. Mberu, Tilahun Nigatu Haregu, Catherine Kyobutungi, Alex C. Ezeh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-12-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/33163/pdf_390 |
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