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The state of children in Gauteng: main report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The main message of this report is that poverty continues to present a significant threat to the well being of nearly 50% of children in the province. Poverty is associated with a number of risks including increasing child and maternal mortality, high levels of HIV infection, and danger to children. It is also clear that there are many gaps in the data. A Report for the Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government. The development of good information systems is itself a challenge, however the investment will be worthwhile and will improve the capacity of the province to monitor the status of children and their services.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/30300238

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7084844314

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