The burden of disease profile of residents of Nairobi's slums: Results from a Demographic Surveillance System

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>With increasing urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa and poor economic performance, the growth of slums is unavoidable. About 71% of urban residents in Kenya live in slums. Slums are characteristically unplanned, underserved by social...

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Main Authors: Ezeh Alex, Ziraba Abdhalah, Kyobutungi Catherine, Yé Yazoumé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
Online Access:http://www.pophealthmetrics.com/content/6/1/1