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Chronic diseases

Chronic diseases of lifestyle, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are a significant health concern in South Africa and globally. These diseases include conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and hypertension.

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Chronic diseases a major health concern in South Africa

Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are a major health concern in South Africa. A chronic disease is defined broadly as a condition that lasts one year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living, or both. These diseases are long-term illnesses caused by a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioural factors.  Some of the most common chronic diseases in South Africa include:  
  • Diabetes: The number of deaths from diabetes increased 36.5% between 2008 and 2018  
  • Cardiovascular diseases: Includes heart attacks and strokes, and is a leading cause of death  
  • Hypertension: The most prevalent chronic disease in South Africa, affecting 4.74 million people in 2019  
  • HIV and AIDS: A chronic disease that has been a burden in South Africa for generations  
  • Cancer: Cancer-related deaths increased 29.3% between 2008 and 2018  
  • Tuberculosis: A common and challenging problem in South Africa  

Other chronic diseases in South Africa include: 
Arthritis, Asthma, High cholesterol, Mental illness, Epileptic seizure, Obesity, and Alzheimer's disease.  

NCD's are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, accounting for nearly 60% of all deaths and 43% of the global disease burden. Deaths from major NCDs in South Africa have increased by 58.7% over the last 20 years.  

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