Background South Africa is experiencing a demographic and epidemiological transition with
an increase in population aged 50 years and older and rising prevalence of non …

Background South Africa's epidemiological transition is characterised by an increasing
burden of chronic communicable and non-communicable diseases. However, little is known …

Background: The population in developing countries is ageing, which is likely to increase
the burden of non-communicable diseases and disability. Objective: To describe factors …

Key Messages The population in SA is ageing, and the older population (= 60 years) is
expected to continue growing, which will require far-reaching social and economic planning …

Background Self-reported health is a widely used measure of health status across
individuals. As the ageing population increases, the health of the elderly also becomes of …

Background In Ghana, the older adult population is projected to increase from 5.3% of the
total population in 2015 to 8.9% by 2050. National and local governments will need …

Population ageing in South Africa : trends, impact, and challenges for the health sector Page 1
173 Understanding barriers to HIV testing and treatment Authors Geetesh Solankii,ii Gabrielle …

Background: Ghana is experiencing significant increases in its ageing population, yet
research on the health and quality of life of older people is limited. Lack of data on the health …

Background: South Africa has been experiencing a growing proportion of elderly population
with rapid increases in the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) characteristic of …

Background Globally, the population aged 60 years and older is projected to reach 22% by
2050. In sub-Saharan Africa, this figure is projected to exceed 8%, while in Ghana, the older …