Non-communicable disease comorbidities in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

CONCLUSIONS: The study reported a higher burden of comorbid hypertension and diabetes among vulnerable populations in Mpumza, SA, particularly women, the obese, and those with a low level of education. In addition, control of comorbidities was low. Developing appropriate interventions to improve control of comorbidities can reduce the risk of macrovascular and microvascular diseases in this population.PMID:33944726 | DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2021.v111i2.14744

Source: South African Medical Journal - May 4, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: S B Kushitor O A Sanuade L Baatiema M K Kushitor E K Afrifa-Anane R B Awuah Source Type: research