A longitudinal population-based analysis of relationship status and mortality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2001-2011

Background Mortality risk is lower in married than in unmarried men and women. However, little is known about the association between mortality and relationship status in South Africa where marriage rates are low, migration is common, many couples are not co-resident and HIV prevalence is high. Me...

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Main Authors: Channon, Melanie (Author), Hosegood, Victoria (Author), McGrath, Nuala (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-08-07.
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