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Rising Non-Communicable Diseases: A Looming Health Crisis

(5 days ago) WEBIn South Africa, deaths due to major non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic lower respiratory diseases increased by 58,7% over 20 years, from 103 428 in 1997 to 164 205 in 2018. The …

https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=16729

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SA's health system is in trouble and the numbers show it's a long …

(4 days ago) WEBIt didn't take long for SA's health system to get to this point. In November 2018, ambulances spent 1,353 hours ramped outside all metropolitan Adelaide hospitals.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-07/sa-adelaide-health-ambulance-ramping-hospitals-analysis/103197234

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Health statistics SA Health

(5 days ago) WEBSA Health reports statistics on a range of areas including health risk factors, mental illness, population groups, the performance of hospital and health care services, …

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/health+statistics/health+statistics

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Health Statistics South Africa - statssa.gov.za

(3 days ago) WEBThe population of South Africa was estimated to be 60,14 million at mid-year 2021, an increase of about 604 281 (1,01%) since mid-year 2020. The latest Mid-year …

http://www.statssa.gov.za/?cat=27

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SA health crisis: Resource-rich private sector services 15% of SA

(8 days ago) WEBRegarding the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra), the FFC reported that the total revenue expenditure was expected to increase at an annual …

https://www.news24.com/news24/politics/parliament/sa-health-crisis-resource-rich-private-sector-services-15-of-sa-public-sector-limps-along-20230508

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South Africa’s hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis

(1 days ago) WEBAfrica is currently the only continent where stunting rates continue to rise, with 27% of African children classified as stunted in 2018. Another consequence of …

https://theconversation.com/south-africas-hunger-problem-is-turning-into-a-major-health-crisis-183736

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COVID-19 dashboard SA Health

(9 days ago) WEBStatistical data about the occurrence of cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Australia. Mental Health Crisis Dial 13 14 65 Poisons …

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/covid-19+dashboard

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2022-11 - Mental health in SA is at shocking levels but people are …

(6 days ago) WEBMental health in SA is at shocking levels but people are not seeking help . 14 November 2022 - Wits University A new study reveals that South Africans suffer …

https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/research-news/2022/2022-11/mental-health-in-sa-is-at-shocking-levels-but-people-are-not-seeking-help-.html

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Effects of COVID-19 in South African health system and society: An

(3 days ago) WEB3.2.1. Increased mortality rate and deaths. As of August 24, 2020, South Africa recorded 611,450 cumulative confirmed COVID-19 cases and 13,226 deaths from …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7485444/

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Latest - Healthcare in South Africa: how inequity is contributing to

(7 days ago) WEBSouth Africa has followed this approach with community testing of HIV. It saw also saw the effectiveness with the community screening and testing at the being of the …

https://www.wits.ac.za/covid19/covid19-news/latest/healthcare-in-south-africa-how-inequity-is-contributing-to-inefficiency.html

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Mental health and COVID-19 in South Africa - SAGE Journals

(3 days ago) WEBThese include statistics about persons who have either tested positive for the virus, died due to complications related to it, or recovered from it. The virus comes …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00812463211001543

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South African Health Review 2021 - HST

(3 days ago) WEBS Afr Med J, 2021; 111(4):295−298. Curran R, Bachmann M, Van Rensburg AJ, Murdoch J, Awotiwon A, Ras CJ, Petersen I, Fairall L. Personal and occupational experiences of …

https://www.hst.org.za/publications/South%20African%20Health%20Reviews/Chapter13_SAHR21_04022022_OD.pdf

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SA experienced surge in mental health patients during the

(4 days ago) WEBThe SA Society of Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) presented the statistics below on the impact of Covid-19 on individuals. Prior to the lockdown in 2020, …

https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/sa-experienced-surge-in-mental-health-patients-during-the-lockdown-new-report-20220323

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Atlas of African Health Statistics 2022: Health situation - WHO

(1 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, …

https://www.afro.who.int/publications/atlas-african-health-statistics-2022-health-situation-analysis-who-african-region-0

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South Africa’s looming mental health crisis - HSRC

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2020, mental health accounted for 19% of Sanlam’s disability claims – up 11% from 2019. While the numbers are too low to read much into this, the increase is consistent …

https://hsrc.ac.za/news/covid-19/south-africas-looming-mental-health-crisis/

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health Search Results Statistics South Africa - statssa.gov.za

(6 days ago) WEBRising Non-Communicable Diseases: A Looming Health Crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a major global health challenge, …

https://www.statssa.gov.za/?s=health

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The World’s Largest HIV Epidemic in Crisis: HIV in South Africa

(1 days ago) WEBSouth Africa remains the epicenter of the HIV pandemic as the largest AIDS epidemic in the world—20 percent of all people living with HIV are in South Africa, and …

https://www.csis.org/analysis/worlds-largest-hiv-epidemic-crisis-hiv-south-africa

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WHO predicts critical shortage of 6.1 million health workers by

(6 days ago) WEBJust last year, South Africa's National Department of Health reported that nurses make up over half of the health workforce. Yet, as early as 2020, there was a glaring gap of …

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/who-predicts-critical-shortage-of-6-1-million-health-workers-by-2030-with-africa-at-the-heart-of-the-crisis/ar-BB1mmc04

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Risk factors for health statistics SA Health

(7 days ago) WEBRisk factors for health statistics. A risk factor is any characteristic that increases the chances of developing a disease or becoming injured. This includes smoking, high blood …

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/health+statistics/risk+factors+for+health+statistics/risk+factors+for+health+statistics

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 - SA Federation for Mental …

(6 days ago) WEBThe National Suicide Crisis Line on 0800 567 567. This number is free, operates 24 hours, and offers counselling in all 11 official languages. Additional FREE …

https://www.safmh.org/world-suicide-prevention-day-2022/

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Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

(7 days ago) WEBDrug overdoses overall in 2023 were estimated at 107,543, down from 111,029 in 2022, a 3 percent drop. Opioid deaths fell 3.7 percent while deaths from …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/health/drug-overdose-deaths.html

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In grim milestone, U.S. overdose deaths top 100,000 for third …

(Just Now) WEB7 min. Overdose deaths have surpassed 100,000 for the third straight year, according to federal data released Wednesday, a reminder that the nation remains …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/05/15/opioid-deaths-100000/

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The Status of Women's Health in South Africa: Evidence from …

(5 days ago) WEB2.2 Percentage of females (aged 15–49 years) on medical aid. Nationally, Figure 2.1 shows that the percentage of females 15–49 years covered by medical aid increased from …

https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/03-00-18/03-00-182022.pdf

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U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis …

(4 days ago) WEBUpdated Wednesday May 15 at 1:25 p.m. ET. Preliminary data released Wednesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found fatal drug …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/15/1251239829/us-drug-overdose-deaths-provisional-2023

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Mental health and COVID-19 in South Africa - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThese include statistics about persons who have either tested positive for the virus, died due to complications related to it, or recovered from it. The virus comes against a …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8107260/

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Social Isolation and Loneliness: Understanding a Mental Health Crisis

(7 days ago) WEBSocial isolation and loneliness frequently co-occur but can also occur separately; both are associated with increased morbidity and mortality across all age …

https://www.aha.org/news/blog/2024-05-15-social-isolation-and-loneliness-understanding-mental-health-crisis

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DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment

(5 days ago) WEBThe drug poisoning crisis remains a public safety, public health, and national security issue, which requires a new approach. “The shift from plant-based …

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/05/09/dea-releases-2024-national-drug-threat-assessment

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Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda experience internet outages …

(6 days ago) WEBWhy South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cprg0yn8q81o

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South Australian Population Health Survey SA Health

(3 days ago) WEBThe South Australian Population Health Survey (SAPHS) is a state-wide population health survey, which aims to monitor the health of all South Australians. Data are collected …

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/About+Us/Health+Statistics/SA+Population+Health+Survey/SA+Population+Health+Survey

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Why U.N. lowered Gaza death toll for women and children : NPR

(5 days ago) WEBMiddle East crisis — explained. Gaza's death toll now exceeds 30,000. Here's why it's an incomplete count. U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq says Gaza's Health …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/15/1251265727/un-gaza-death-toll-women-children

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As opioid crisis roils U.S., families seek compassion, not punishment

(5 days ago) WEBMore than a decade later, as fatal opioid overdoses are skyrocketing across the U.S., Dunkle, 63, and other grieving family members have joined forces to call for …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/11/opioid-crisis-overdoses-families-need-compassion/73633699007/

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Middle East Crisis: U.S. Criticizes Israel for Failure to Protect

(3 days ago) WEBSouth Africa again asks the U.N.’s top court to act against Israel in Gaza People leaving Rafah describe yet another fearful flight from Israeli assaults. The U.S. …

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/10/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas-rafah

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COVID-19 update 17 May 2024 SA Health

(1 days ago) WEBThere have been 1,528 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. There were 27 new COVID-19 deaths notified to the Department for …

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/news+and+media/all+media+releases/covid-19+update+17+may+2024

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