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1. Genomic Epidemiology of 2015-2016 Zika Virus Outbreak in Cape Verde.

Author

Faye O, de Lourdes Monteiro M, Vrancken B, Prot M, Lequime S, Diarra M, Ndiaye O, Valdez T, Tavarez S, Ramos J, da Veiga Leal S, Pires C, Moreira A, Tavares MF, Fernandes L, Barreto JN, do Céu Teixeira M, de Lima Mendonça MDL, Gomes CCDSL, Castellon MS, Ma L, Lemoine F, Gámbaro-Roglia F, Delaune D, Fall G, Fall IS, Diop M, Sakuntabhai A, Loucoubar C, Lemey P, Holmes EC, Faye O, Sall AA, and Simon-Loriere E

Subjects
Africa, Western, Brazil epidemiology, Cabo Verde, Disease Outbreaks, Genomics, Humans, Microcephaly epidemiology, Zika Virus genetics, Zika Virus Infection epidemiology
Abstract

During 2015-2016, Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of West Africa, experienced a Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak involving 7,580 suspected Zika cases and 18 microcephaly cases. Analysis of the complete genomes of 3 ZIKV isolates from the outbreak indicated the strain was of the Asian (not African) lineage. The Cape Verde ZIKV sequences formed a distinct monophylogenetic group and possessed 1-2 (T659A, I756V) unique amino acid changes in the envelope protein. Phylogeographic and serologic evidence support earlier introduction of this lineage into Cape Verde, possibly from northeast Brazil, between June 2014 and August 2015, suggesting cryptic circulation of the virus before the initial wave of cases were detected in October 2015. These findings underscore the utility of genomic-scale epidemiology for outbreak investigations.

Published
2020
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3. Risk factors for perinatal death in Cape Verde.

Author

Wessel H, Cnattingius S, Dupret A, Reitmaier P, and Bergström S

Subjects
Adolescent, Adult, Africa, Western epidemiology, Anthropometry, Case-Control Studies, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Logistic Models, Male, Maternal Age, Middle Aged, Parity, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Prospective Studies, Risk Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Fetal Death epidemiology, Infant Mortality
Abstract

Risk factors for perinatal death in the Cape Verde islands were assessed among 104 bereaved mothers and 292 mothers of surviving infants in an area-based case-control study in 1992-93. Prospectively gathered information on risk factors was obtained from medical records supplemented with post-partum interviews and anthropometric measurements of mothers and infants. No autopsies were performed. Multiple logistic regression analysis was applied. Out of 23 alleged maternal and two alleged infant risk factors, the following seven proved significantly and independently correlated with perinatal death: first pregnancy (odds ratio [OR] = 2.9); previous hypertensive disease (OR = 4.2); previous perinatal death (OR = 4.6); pre-eclampsia (OR = 7.0); non-cephalic fetal presentation (OR = 17.1); male infant (OR = 2.1) and maternal post-partum fever (OR = 3.1). The perinatal mortality rate was calculated as 37-46/1000 total births. A reduction in the mortality rate warrants antenatal and obstetric care with emphasis on primiparous women; improved detection and treatment of hypertensive disorders and genital infections; and improved intrapartum fetal observation and resuscitation routines.

Published
1998

4. [Cape Verde].

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Western, Demography, Developing Countries, Longevity, Mortality, Politics, Population, Population Dynamics, Socioeconomic Factors, Economics, Government, Income, Infant Mortality, Life Expectancy, Population Growth
Published
1996

5. Emigration from the Sahel.

Author

Findley S, Traore S, Ouedraogo D, and Diarra S

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Burkina Faso, Chad, Culture, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Environment, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Population, Population Characteristics, Population Dynamics, Senegal, Transients and Migrants, Agriculture, Ecology, Emigration and Immigration, Ethnicity, Politics, Socioeconomic Factors
Published
1995
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6. Sahel moves on population policies.

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Burkina Faso, Chad, Developing Countries, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Senegal, Congresses as Topic, International Cooperation, Organization and Administration, Public Policy
Published
1992

7. [The demographic situation in the Sahel: two times more inhabitants in the year 2015].

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Burkina Faso, Chad, Demography, Developing Countries, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Population, Population Dynamics, Senegal, Emigration and Immigration, Fertility, Mortality, Population Characteristics, Population Density, Population Growth, Rural Population, Urban Population
Published
1992

8. [Population resettlement and changes in female roles in the Sahel].

Author

Ouedraogo DO

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Burkina Faso, Chad, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Financial Management, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Population, Population Dynamics, Senegal, Socioeconomic Factors, Emigration and Immigration, Family Characteristics, Health Care Rationing, Women, Women's Rights
Abstract

"What are the implications of population resettlement schemes from poor regions to more fertile regions on the condition of women? Using the Sahelian experience, the article suggests that, even though resettlement is generally accompanied by significant increases in household resources, it does not necessarily imply an improvement in the status of women." The Sahel region encompasses parts of Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Chad, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal. (SUMMARY IN ENG AND SPA), (excerpt)

Published
1992

9. Sahel: donors and recipients join forces to move region into the 20th century.

Author

Caplan ER

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Burkina Faso, Chad, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Organizations, Population, Population Dynamics, Senegal, International Agencies, Population Growth, Socioeconomic Factors
Published
1979

10. Old Ideas die slowly.

Author

Hurlick S

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Western, Developing Countries, Socioeconomic Factors, Economics, Women, Women's Rights
Published
1980

11. The Sahel: drought, desertification and famine.

Author

Timberlake L

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Agriculture, Burkina Faso, Chad, Climate, Developing Countries, Environment, Geography, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Population, Population Dynamics, Senegal, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Food Supply, Population Growth, Public Policy, Starvation
Published
1985

12. Abortion legislation, 31 December 1986.

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Western, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities, Developing Countries, Disease, Family Planning Services, Abortion, Induced, Abortion, Therapeutic, Congenital Abnormalities, Legislation as Topic
Abstract

This law provides that termination of pregnancy is permitted with the consent of the woman, in a hospital, and with medical assistance a) during the first twelve weeks of gestation; and b) anytime during the pregnancy 1) if continuation of the pregnancy would involve the risk of the death of the woman or serious and permanent injury to her health both physical and mental; 2) in order to prevent the probable transmission to the fetus of a serious hereditary or contagious illness; or 3) in order to prevent the newly-born suffering from serious physical defects or mental disturbances., (full text)

Published
1987

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