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Why is the number of Covid-19 cases lower than expected in Sub-Saharan Africa? A cross-sectional analysis of the role of demographic and geographic factors

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ID11916632
AuthorsPierre Nguimkeu (0000-0002-6744-4867, Georgia State University, corresponding author), Sosson Tadadjeu (0000-0002-5451-0001, Université de Dschang)
Year2020
Volume138
Pages105251-105251
Publication date2020-10-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueWorld Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0305-750X • E-ISSN: 1873-5991
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.105251
PMID33106726
OpenAlexW3094340299
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited18

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Unique citing works26
Citations per year5,2
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 26
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