Healthcare and Disease Burden in Africa

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.

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Evaluates African healthcare systems from multiple perspectives Analyzes the effects of urbanization, population growth, and education on various health indicators

Autorentext

Ilha Niohuru earned her psychology degree from Smith College, USA. Her academic interest focuses on mental health and well-being. Her previous research topic includes self-perception, self-confidence, suicide prevention and acceptance and commitment therapy. In this book, she explores not only the healthcare system itself, but also other factors that influences healthcare workers, governments and patient's decision making.

Inhalt
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.