Exploring patients’ understanding of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases: a study on diabetes and hypertension in Bushbuckridge, South Africa

Exploring patients’ understanding of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases: a study on diabetes and hypertension in Bushbuckridge, South Africa

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 41 million annual deaths worldwide, or 74% of all deaths. Notably, 86% of the 17 million premature deaths attributed to NCDs occur in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the burden of these diseases, many patients lack sufficient...

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Main Authors: Thabo D. Pilusa, Cairo B. Ntimana, Mahlodi P. Maphakela, Eric Maimela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Patient
Non-communicable disease
Knowledge
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22514-9
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