The Agincourt demographic and health study--site description, baseline findings and implications.

Stephen Tollman, Konrad Herbst, Michel Garenne, J Gear, Kathleen Kahn

PubMed · 1999 · 88 citations · 0 references

Abstract

Agincourt contains a complex mix of communities comprising migrant workers, Mozambicans and a more stable permanent population. The area shares features with sub-Saharan Africa, although the mortality and fertility transitions have progressed further. Reliable, local information is essential for managing decentralised health systems.