Persistent burden from non-communicable diseases in South Africa needs strong action

S Afr Med J. 2016 Apr 1;106(5):23-4. doi: 10.7196/SAMJ.2016.v106i5.10776.

Abstract

Continued effort and politcal will must be directed towards preventing, delaying the onset of and managing non-communicable diseases in South Africa.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / mortality
  • Cost of Illness*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / mortality
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / mortality
  • Mortality*
  • South Africa / epidemiology