Setting Priorities in Child Health Research Investments for South Africa

Authors: Mark Tomlinson, Mickey Chopra, David Sanders, Debbie Bradshaw, Michael Hendricks, David Greenfield, Robert E Black, Shams El Arifeen, Igor Rudan

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040259

Abstract Summary

South Africa faces a critical challenge with nearly 100,000 children under 5 dying each year. Researchers are working to identify key health research priorities that could help reduce this unacceptably high mortality rate and save young lives.

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South Africa faces nearly 100,000 annual under-5 deaths. This study identifies critical research priorities to guide investments that could significantly reduce preventable child mortality.

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