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The Conundrum of Low COVID-19 Mortality Burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or Reality? COMMENT
Global health science and practice, v 9(3), pp 433-443
01 Sep 2021
PMID: 34593571
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Abstract
center dot Evidence suggests the demographic age structure of sub-Saharan Africa is the leading factor of the low morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 compared to other regions of the world. center dot Widespread social mitigation strategies, such as lockdowns, have resulted in severe economic and societal consequences in terms of food security, adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence, and disruptions in treating other diseases. center dot It is imperative to weigh the risks and benefits of social mitigation strategies for future waves.
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- Title
- The Conundrum of Low COVID-19 Mortality Burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or Reality? COMMENT
- Creators
- Janica Adams - Western UniversityMary J. MacKenzie - Western UniversityAdeladza Kofi Amegah - University of Cape CoastAlex Ezeh - University of the WitwatersrandMuktar A. Gadanya - Bayero University KanoAkinyinka Omigbodun - Pan-African UniversityAhmed M. Sarki - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Kampala, Uganda.Paul Thistle - University of ZimbabweAbdhalah K. Ziraba - African Population and Health Research CenterSaverio Stranges - Western UniversityMichael Silverman - Western University
- Publication Details
- Global health science and practice, v 9(3), pp 433-443
- Publisher
- JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS-CCP
- Number of pages
- 11
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000714037100004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85117241280
- Other Identifier
- 991019168915104721
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