Chronic non-communicable diseases
| Title: | Chronic non-communicable diseases |
| Author: | Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Sanders, David; Parker, Whadiah |
| Abstract: | This chapter will examine the current actions, including lifestyle measures, for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases within a South African context. It will also focus on the biological, behavioural and social determinants of health. Interventions and initiatives directed at primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases are also discussed. This chapter ends with recommended lifestyle changes, which can be taken to influence the adoption of healthy lifestyles, and therefore reduce the risks for chronic non-communicable diseases. |
| Subject: | Non-communicable disease Prevention South Africa |
| Citation: | Puoane, T., et al. (2008). Non-communicable diseases. In: Barron, P. and Roma-Reardon, J, (eds). South African Health Review 2008. Durban: Health Systems Trust |
| Rights: | Copyright Health Systems Trust. Permission granted to reproduce the file. The content may be freely used for non-commercial purposes, with full attribution of the source. |
| Type: | Book chapter |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10566/255 |
| Date: | 2008 |
| Peer reviewed: | Yes |
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