The Challenges of Urbanisation in Botswana

The Social Determinants of Health Among the Poor Urban Residents in Gaborone Botswana

Omschrijving

By 2030, more people in the developing world will live in urban than rural areas; by 2050, two-thirds of its population is likely to be urban. The world¿s population as a whole is expected to grow by 2.5 billion from 2007 to 2050. This demographic transformation has profound implications for health. Botswana is no exception to the challenges of urbanization. It has experienced rapid urbanization since the 1980¿s. Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana is often described as Africäs fastest growing city because it is experiencing an increased influx of migrants from rural and neighbouring countries. Over half (54%) of Botswanäs population currently lives in the urban settlements. Despite the fact that urbanization has benefited Botswanäs economic and social development, it has also generated wide range of socio-economic challenges. This book presents the findings of the study on the social determinants of health conducted among the poor urban residents in Gaborone, Botswana. The book should be useful to policy makers in governments, International development partners, Non Governmental Organizations and scholars in the field of public and urban health.
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Schrijver
Kip, Esther
Titel
The Challenges of Urbanisation in Botswana
Uitgever
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Jaar
2012
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
100
Gewicht
165 gr
EAN
9783846583319
Afmetingen
220 x 150 x 6 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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