Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: ELDERLY
2013 Physical inactivity and associated factors in older adults in South Africa
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Download this report2013 Hypertension and associated factors in older adults in South Africa
Background: Older adults are disproportionately affected by hypertension, which is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. L...
2013 Social capital and health among older adults in South Africa
Little is known about social capital and health among older adults in South Africa. This study investigates the association between social c...
2013 Social and health determinants of gender differences in disability amongst older adults in South Africa
There has been an unprecedented increase in population ageing resulting in the increase in prevalence of various health conditions, includin...
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