This article examines the meaning of health among middle‐aged and older adults in a rural
South African setting, where 72 percent of adults aged 40 and over are living with a major …

Background Studies of trends in population changes and epidemiological profiles in the
developing world have overwhelmingly relied upon the concepts of demographic …

The population living in less developed regions of the world is growing rapidly, with the
fastest growth projected for Africa. With declining mortality and fertility, the age structures of …

Epidemiological Change and Chronic Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa offers new and critical
perspectives on the causes and consequences of recent epidemiological changes in sub …

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: Population ageing has become significant in South African society, increasing
the need to improve understandings of health and well-being among the aged. Objective: To …

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 …

Background: Debate on policy challenges associated with the health of older populations in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has intensified in recent years, centering on a concern about …

South Africa has experienced a rapid and complex health transition over the past two
decades. Mortality has worsened in virtually all age groups, driven largely by HIV and AIDS …

Concern about population in Africa traditionally has focussed on relatively high rates of
fertility and mortality, expansion of basic health programs, and, more recently, on the …