Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The burden of non-communicable diseases in South Africa. |
| Authors: |
Mayosi, Bongani M., Flisher, Alan J., Lalloo, Umesh G., Sitas, Freddy, Tollman, Stephen M., Bradshaw, Debbie |
| Source: |
Lancet. 9/12/2009, Vol. 374 Issue 9693, p934-947. 14p. 1 Chart, 4 Graphs. |
| Subjects: |
Diseases, Diabetes, Prostate cancer, Chronic kidney failure, Cervical cancer, Causes of death |
| Geographic Terms: |
South Africa |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the challenge of acute and chronic non-communicable diseases in South Africa and provides recommendations to deal with the burden. The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases is indicated by a growing number of deaths from diabetes, cancer of the prostate, chronic kidney disease and cancer of the cervix. According to the authors, a national initiative to establish sites of service excellence in urban and rural settings is needed to respond to the burden of non-communicable diseases. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
