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: SANHANES
2013 The South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey SANHANES-1
South Africa is undergoing a process of epidemiological transition from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). While the burden of ...
1972 Racial disparities in psychological distress in post-apartheid South Africa: results from the SANHANES-1 survey
South Africa has long endured a high prevalence of mental disorders at the national level, and its unique social and historical context coul...
1964 Race, geographical location and other risk factors for hypertension: South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011/12
Hypertension is the leading cardiovascular disease in Africa. It is increasing in prevalence due partly to the epidemiological transition th...