The state of emergency medicine in the United Republic of Tanzania

The state of emergency medicine in the United Republic of Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania is the world’s 31st largest with a 2009 census reported a population of 43.7 million people, with more than 80% of the population in rural areas. Considered a low income country, Tanzania is recognized for its ethnic and unparalleled biodiversity. Medical resources ar...

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Main Authors:	B.A. Nicks, H.R. Sawe, A.M. Juma, T.A. Reynolds
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:	African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:	Emergency medicine Casualty Tanzania Development
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X12000663

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