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Inequity in poverty: the emerging public health challenge in Johannesburg

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  • Angela Mathee
  • Trudy Harpham
  • Brendon Barnes
  • Andre Swart
  • Shan Naidoo
  • Thea de Wet
  • Piet Becker

Abstract

In 2005, in recognition of the role of social factors in increasing health inequities, the World Health Organisation established the Commission on the Social Determinants of Health. South Africa is among the most unequal societies in the world. It faces serious public health challenges, including an elevated burden of chronic disease, and high levels of violence. This paper presents data from a cross-sectional study of socio-economic and health status conducted in five Johannesburg housing settlements in 2006. The findings paint a picture of health inequities across and within the study sites, and socio-environmental conditions that undermine the prospects of protecting and promoting health. The authors suggest the need for a new approach to public health in areas of urban impoverishment in Johannesburg and elsewhere.

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  • Angela Mathee & Trudy Harpham & Brendon Barnes & Andre Swart & Shan Naidoo & Thea de Wet & Piet Becker, 2009. "Inequity in poverty: the emerging public health challenge in Johannesburg," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(5), pages 721-732.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:26:y:2009:i:5:p:721-732
    DOI: 10.1080/03768350903303266
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    Cited by:

    1. June Teare & Tahira Kootbodien & Nisha Naicker & Angela Mathee, 2015. "The Extent, Nature and Environmental Health Implications of Cottage Industries in Johannesburg, South Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-8, February.
    2. Gbadegesin Job & Pienaar Michael & Marais Lochner, 2020. "Housing, planning and urban health: Historical and current perspectives from South Africa," Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, Sciendo, vol. 48(48), pages 23-34, June.
    3. Amy Weimann & Tolu Oni, 2019. "A Systematised Review of the Health Impact of Urban Informal Settlements and Implications for Upgrading Interventions in South Africa, a Rapidly Urbanising Middle-Income Country," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-17, September.

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