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Socioeconomic factors affecting mortality in rural Tanzania

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

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

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Research Article
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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 15 , Issue 4 , October 1983 , pp. 487 - 500
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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