| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 136 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
SpringerBriefs in economics, 2191-5512 |
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SpringerBriefs in economics, 2191-5512
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| Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Country Demographics -- Chapter 3. Disease Burden and Mortality -- Chapter 4. Health Resource -- Chapter 5 Healthcare Affordability -- Chapter 6. Social Media and Technology Use -- Chapter 7. Conclusion |
| Summary |
This open access book evaluates African healthcare systems from multiple perspectives. By examining empirical data from various African countries, it analyzes the effects of socioeconomic factors such as urbanization, population growth, and education on various health indicators, including the situation of health professionals, patients's decision making, health resource distribution, mortality rates, and the burden of disease. Furthermore, topics such as the use of social media in healthcare and insurance policy in Africa are addressed. This book appeals to scholars and professionals interested in healthcare in Africa |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 21, 2023) |
| Subject |
Public health -- Social aspects -- Africa
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Public health -- Economic aspects -- Africa
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Public health -- Economic aspects
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Public health -- Social aspects
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Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783031197192 |
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3031197194 |
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