HSRC Review 12(1). February/March: 1-30

PUBLICATION YEAR: 2014
TITLE EDITOR(S): A.Oosthuizen
KEYWORDS: HSRC REVIEW PUBLICATION, HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL, SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12775
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/18862
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/18862

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Abstract

For many years our continent was ravaged by communicable diseases resulting in high rates of premature deaths. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria contributed significantly to high morbidity and premature mortality. This was particularly so in southern Africa. Today, sub-Saharan Africa is reversing the trend through improved access to antiretroviral therapy and better care and support, resulting in increased life expectancy. But with winning one battle, another is visible on the horizon; with increased longevity comes the increased likelihood of non-communicable diseases.

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