Researchers: Mweete D.Nglazi and John E. Ataguba. November 2024 What Is The Study About? This study assesses the changing patterns in socioeconomic inequality in overweight and obesity among South African non-pregnant WCBA between 1998 and 2016. It uses data from the 1998 and 2016 Demographic and Health Surveys. Socioeconomic inequality in overweight and obesity was assessed using the concentration index. The index was decomposed to identify contributing factors to obesit

Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 (10%) women of reproductive age in South Africa, translating to an estimated 2.8 million women. Mirroring global trends, local patients typically face an average diagnostic delay of about 8 years. Endo cannot be permanently cured, but it can be highly effectively managed. Because it is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease, the goal of treatment shifts from eradication to symptom suppression, fertility preservation, and

In South Africa, this type of doctor combines conventional Western treatments with holistic, evidence-based therapies. It focuses on identifying the root causes of chronic illness rather than just managing symptoms. Practitioners frequently utilise lifestyle modifications, nutritional therapy, and advanced functional testing to create personalised treatment plans. Did You Know? Functional and integrative medicine data in SA is categorised under the broader market segment of T

Mental health, including depression and anxiety disorders, have continued to increase steadily in the last few years in South Africa. Key Stats… - Research indicates that 52.6% of women in SA experience psychological distress. - Black women represent the largest proportion (62.21%). - Women aged 25–49 show the highest levels of psychological distress (53.8%), linked to the pressure of being primary breadwinners and caregivers in an unstable economy. - Mental disorders affect

We all know that the minute you start sipping on your Aperol, your wearable starts sharing health alarms - especially cardiovascular alerts. It’s also a huge neurotoxin to the white matter in your brain. Now, new research shows that even one or two drinks a week does damage to your entire system. This post is going to focus on the liver specifically.* The British Liver Trust recently revealed that liver disease is the biggest cause of death among 35 to 49-year olds in the UK.