Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa: Ageing increases the risk of non-communicable diseases. ShutterstockPopulation ageing is a growing challenge worldwide, and African is no exception. The World Health Organisation estimates that the continent is home to almost 65 million people aged 60 years or older, and that this number will … [Read more...] about Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa | The Conversation
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Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives | The Conversation
Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives: ShutterstockIn 1992 a decision was taken to establish a health and socio-demographic surveillance system in a remote rural area in South Africa. The idea was to try and anticipate the kinds of health system reforms the country would need as it prepared for the end of apartheid, … [Read more...] about Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives | The Conversation
South African study shows how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income | The Conversation
South African study shows how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income: The relationship between income and health underlines the need for strong government policies to break the cycle. ShutterstockPopulation ageing is often associated with health-related challenges. But its effects also reach other spheres of life. In particular, an ageing population has a big … [Read more...] about South African study shows how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income | The Conversation
