Traditional healers and cancer prevention
The increase in the incidence of cancer in South Africa necessitates the expansion of preventative efforts. This study shows that traditional healers in Atteridgeville are consulted by a range of people in their communities, have a basic knowledge of cancer, provide health education to their patient...
Main Authors: | M Steyn, A Muller |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2000-09-01
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Series: | Curationis |
Online Access: | https://curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/view/675 |
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