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Population ageing in South Africa: trends, impact, and challenges for the health sector.

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: With more South Africans living past the age of 60, the country faces a growing chronic disease burden. Further research and action are needed for the health system to address the budgetary and social strains of this phenomenon effectively.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Geetesh Solanki, Gabrielle Kelly, Judith Cornell, Emmanuelle Daviaud, Leon Geffen

Institutions: South African Medical Research Council, University of Cape Town, Samson Institute For Ageing Research

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Subfield: Life-span and Life-course Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Aging

Award: Health, Aging and Dementia in South Africa: A Longitudinal Study (HAALSI)