Children and vulnerability in Tanzania
Leach, Valerie / 2008

It is estimated that half the total population of Tanzania, over 18 million persons, are less than 18 years old. Of these about one million could be identified as the most vulnerable children. REPOA’s Special Paper 07.25 by Valerie Leach highlights the key issues of children and vulnerability in Mainland Tanzania; providing an overview on mortality, malnutrition, ill health, disability, orphanhood, HIV/AIDS, education, child labour and abuse