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Most South Africans are overweight: do social and mental health factors contribute?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Being overweight is one of the key drivers of hypertension, diabetes, cancer, stroke and heart disease in South Africa. While genetics play a role, research has also shown associations with social factors, the environment, education and mental health. Analysing data from the first South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32378985

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162197748

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