Self-reported prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases and associated factors among older adults in South Africa

Self-reported prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases and associated factors among older adults in South Africa

Introduction: Little is known about the prevalence and predictors of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of older adults in South Africa. This study aims to investigate the self-reported prevalences of major chronic NCDs and their predictors among older South Africans. Methods: We conducted a n...

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Main Authors: Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Karl Peltzer, Witness Chirinda, Alfred Musekiwa, Zamakayise Kose, Ebrahim Hoosain, Adlai Davids, Shandir Ramlagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-09-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
self-reported
chronic non-communicable diseases
ageing
South Africa
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/download/20936/pdf_1

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