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The case for verbal autopsy in health systems strengthening

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The quest for robust, affordable, consistent methods for filling global health information gaps is familiar. But frequently the focus is on how the international community can extract population-based data, rather than how countries and communities can use robust methods to understand and act on their own health and disease burdens.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(16)30332-1

Authors: Lucia D'Ambruoso, Ties Boerma, Peter Byass, Edward Fottrell, Kobus Herbst, Karin Källander, Zoë Mullan

Institutions: University of Aberdeen, World Health Organization, Umeå University, University College London, Africa Health Research Institute, Malaria Consortium, Karolinska Institutet

Language: English

Topic: Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,680

Funders: World Health Organization, Medical Research Council

Awards: G2016851046, G7774492041

OpenAlex ID: W2553854611

FWCI: 12.11

Cites: 8

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10