The extent and determinants of diabetes and cardiovascular disease comorbidity in South Africa – results from the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1)

The extent and determinants of diabetes and cardiovascular disease comorbidity in South Africa – results from the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1)

Abstract Background Diabetes is a major health problem and cause of death worldwide. It is predicted that the prevalence of diabetes will increase from 415 million in 2015 to 642 million in 2040. However, the burden of diabetes in low- and middle-income countries is not clearly understood, particula...

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Main Authors: Chipo Mutyambizi, Lumbwe Chola, Wim Groot, Milena Pavlova, Demetre Labadarios, Charles Hongoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Diabetes
Comorbidity
South Africa
Social determinants
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4792-8

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