How equitable is bed net ownership and utilisation in Tanzania? A practical application of the principles of horizontal and vertical equity
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies show that the burden of malaria remains huge particularly in low-income settings. Although effective malaria control measures such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been promoted, relatively little is known about their...
Main Authors: | Goodman Catherine, Matovu Fred, Wiseman Virginia, Mwengee William |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/109 |
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