Self-reported diabetes prevalance and risk factors in South Africa: results from the world health survey
SOURCE: Journal of Psychology in Africa
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2009
TITLE AUTHOR(S): K.Peltzer
KEYWORDS: HEALTH SERVICES, RISK BEHAVIOUR
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 6080
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/4592
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/4592
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2009
TITLE AUTHOR(S): K.Peltzer
KEYWORDS: HEALTH SERVICES, RISK BEHAVIOUR
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 6080
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/4592
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/4592
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Abstract
Using the data from the South African World Health Survey (WHS), the current study aims to assess the self-reported prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors by socio-economic characteristics in South Africa. A population-based survey was conducted in South Africa in 2003. Results indicate an overall self-reported diabetes prevalence of 9.1 %, 7.1 % for men and 10.8% for women.-
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