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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: HEALTH
2015 Risks deter but pleasure allure: is pleasure more important?
The pursuit of unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking or binge drinking, not only carries various downside risks, but also provides pleasure. ...
2015 Prevalence, risk factors and disability associated with fall-related injury in older adults in low- and middle-income countries: results from the WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE)
In 2010 falls were responsible for approximately 80 % of disability stemming from unintentional injuries excluding traffic accidents in adul...
Download this report2015 Risk factors and disability associated with low back pain in older adults in low- and middle-income countries: results from the WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE)
Back pain is a common disabling chronic condition that burdens individuals, families and societies. Epidemiological evidence, mainly from hi...
Download this report2015 Overweight and obesity and associated factors among school-aged adolescents in six Pacific Island countries in Oceania
The aim of this study was to assess overweight and obesity and associated factors in school-going adolescents in six Pacific Island countrie...
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