NCD epidemic is detrimental to the SA's economic health

Dr Guni Goolab, principal officer: Gems</span>A recent Statistics South Africa analysis of mortality and causes of death found that non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular diseases, were responsible for 55.5% — more than half — of all deaths in this country during 2015. These diseases related to unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets represent a growing health and economic burden in South Africa that requires most urgent attention.
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