The clinical outcomes of patients with diabetes and hypertension in a peri-urban area, Johannesburg, South Africa

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the increase and are known to be a leading cause of death worldwide [1]. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that NCDs account for 71% of the 57 million deaths globally, and 78% of these deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) [2]. Non-communicable diseases are included in the Sustainable Development Goals that aim to reduce the premature mortality rate by one third by 2030 [3].

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - August 26, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Leisha P. Genade, Elizabeth M. Webb, Jacqueline E. Wolvaardt, Charl Janse Van Rensburg Tags: Original research Source Type: research