Immunization, urbanization and slums – a systematic review of factors and interventions

Abstract Background In 2014, over half (54%) of the world’s population lived in urban areas and this proportion will increase to 66% by 2050. This urbanizing trend has been accompanied by an increasing number of people living in urban poor communities and slums. Lower immunization coverage is found...

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Main Authors: Tim Crocker-Buque, Godwin Mindra, Richard Duncan, Sandra Mounier-Jack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4473-7