Geetesh Solanki, Gabrielle Kelly, Judith Cornell, Emmanuelle Daviaud, Leon Geffen
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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.