Most South Africans are overweight: do social and mental health factors contribute?

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Parker, W. (2020) Most South Africans are overweight: do social and mental health factors contribute?. HSRC Review. 18(1):9-10.

http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-march-2020/most-south-africans-overweight-sa
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/21577
 
Abstract:
Being overweight is one of the key drivers of hypertension, diabetes, cancer, stroke and heart disease in South Africa. While genetics play a role, research has also shown associations with social factors, the environment, education and mental health. Analysing data from the first South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
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04 Jul 2023
 
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL CONDITIONS
OBESITY
SOCIAL WELFARE
MENTAL HEALTH
 
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