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Socioeconomic factors affecting mortality in rural Tanzania

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Israel S. L. Sembajwe
Affiliation:
Institute of Resource Assessment, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary

In rural Tanzania, evidence is provided that socioeconomic development is more important in lowering mortality than the provision of health facilities and services. The impact of socioeconomic development on mortality is shown in the study.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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