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: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
2021 Coherence of food and agricultural policies with NCD prevention in South Africa: the case of fruit and vegetable policies study: methodology & fieldwork report
This report presents the progress made on the IDRC-funded study, titled: The coherence of agro-food policies with NCD prevention policies in...
2021 The substantial burden of non-communicable diseases and HIV-comorbidity amongst adults: screening results from an integrated HIV testing services clinic for adults in Soweto, South Africa
Background: South Africa is disproportionately impacted by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and HIV/AIDS. We investigated the prevalence of ...
2020 Early detection, care and control of hypertension and diabetes in South Africa: a community-based approach
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health concern with raised blood pressure and glucose emerging as leading causes of deat...
2020 Access to information technologies and consumption of fruits and vegetables in South Africa: evidence from nationally representative data
Extensive evidence indicates that fruit and vegetable (F+V) consumption leads to reduced chances of diet related non-communicable diseases (...