Development, health and the environment: factors influencing infant and child survival in South Africa

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze various factors influencing infant and child survival in South Africa's African and Coloured communities.
• Examined historical and contemporary health data
• Considered environmental and socio-economic influences
• Focused on changes since the end of apartheid
• Identified key health determinants affecting infant survival rates
• Highlighted significant socio-economic changes impacting child survival
• Noted environmental factors as critical in survival outcomes