Urban health research in Africa : themes and priority research questions

See erratum to article at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-016-0064-7The urban growth of cities across Africa has drastically increased the number of people living in informal or under served conditions. Using a public health approach, this study examines the urban health inequity faced by many of these cities. This is an area that has yet to be fully addressed by public policy. Researchers examine the variety of ways that public health is impacted by urbanization, and develop an approach that will guide sustainable and cost-effective interventions