Feasibility of a large cohort study in sub-Saharan Africa assessed through a four-country study
Background: Large prospective epidemiologic studies are vital in determining disease etiology and forming national health policy. Yet, such studies do not exist in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) notwithstanding the growing burden of chronic diseases. Objective: We explored the feasibility of establishing...
Main Authors: | Shona Dalal, Michelle D. Holmes, Carien Laurence, Francis Bajunirwe, David Guwatudde, Marina Njelekela, Clement Adebamowo, Joan Nankya-Mutyoba, Faraja S. Chiwanga, Jimmy Volmink, Ikeoluwapo Ajayi, Robert Kalyesubula, Todd G. Reid, Douglas Dockery, David Hemenway, Hans-Olov Adami |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2015-05-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/27422/pdf_86 |
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