South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
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Comparative Study
Socio-economic inequalities as a predictor of health in South Africa--the Yenza cross-sectional study.
To describe the demographic, environmental and health characteristics of the rural Eastern Cape and to explore demographic and environmental predictors of health. ⋯ High socio-economic deprivation in the Eastern Cape is associated with health status comparable to that of poorer regions in sub-Saharan Africa. The educational level of the population, access to electricity, clean water and refuse disposal facilities are important predictors of child, maternal and adult health.