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Health, Disease and Healthcare in Africa

Ama De-Graft Aikins

University of Cambridge, UK, ada21{at}cam.ac.uk

David F. Marks

City University, London, UK

This editorial introduction to `Health, disease and healthcare in Africa' addresses some of the key issues for health psychology in the continent. African populations face a health crisis driven by a double burden of disease, a nutrition transition, war and conflict, and poverty. Health systems are under-funded and underresourced. Research suggests that the most prevalent diseases in Africa are preventable and treatable, and that most deaths are avoidable. Health practices and systems that may aid equitable, cost-effective and sustainable healthcare exist but remain untapped. We advocate a reflective, action-oriented health psychology that challenges social injustice and racism, and develops strategies that promote more just and healthy societies.

Key Words: Africa • disease • health • poverty • social justice

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 12, No. 3, 387-402 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105307076228
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