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Research data: HEALTH
2015 'For a mere cough, men must just chew Conjex, gain strength, and continue working': the provider construction and tuberculosis care-seeking implications in Blantyre, Malawi
Delay by men in seeking healthcare results in their higher mortality while on HIV or tuberculosis (TB) treatment and contributes to ongoing ...
Download this report2015 Prevalence of tobacco use among adults in South Africa: results from the first South African national health and nutrition examination survey
Background. Data on tobacco use have informed the effectiveness of South Africa's tobacco control strategies over the past 20 years. Objecti...
Download this report2015 Health and safety impacts of socioeconomic conditions and other matters relating to living conditions in the South African mining industry
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of socioeconomic and living conditions on the health and safety of mine workers in the South...
2015 Health challenges in South African automotive companies: wellness in the workplace
In South Africa, workplace programmes in the automotive industry focus predominantly on occupational health and safety and HIV and AIDS. The...