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. 2019 Mar;2019(1):175-182.

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

Geetesh Solanki  1   2 , Gabrielle Kelly  3 , Judith Cornell  4 , Emmanuelle Daviaud  1 , Leon Geffen  3
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Population ageing in South Africa: trends, impact, and challenges for the health sector

Geetesh Solanki et al. S Afr Health Rev. 2019 Mar.

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.

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Period required for the 60+ population to increase from 10% to 20% globally, 1850 - 2050 Source: Adapted from WHO, 2015.
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Number of CDL conditions by age group in the South African private sector, January - December 2015
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