Chronic non-communicable diseases
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Date
2008
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Publisher
Health Systems Trust
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.
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Keywords
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