Non-communicable diseases – a catastrophe for South Africa

Non-communicable diseases contribute significantly to the disease burden within South Africa. In the most unequal of societies in the world, poverty and socio-economic disparity are amongst the greatest obstacles facing South Africans, impacting heavily on health care. Adverse socio-environmental f...

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Main Authors: Ebrahim Samodien, Yoonus Abrahams, Christo Muller, Johan Louw, Nireshni Chellan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2021-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/8638