Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing a transition related to disease epidemics. The region now faces a "double burden" of disease.
Alcohol is one of the key risk factors for the exceptionally high levels of interpersonal violence in South Africa's Western Cape Province. It is also an important contributor to disease.
Rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa are rising and the country's health system is ill-equipped to manage the problem.
The looming tobacco epidemic and its potential for thwarting development has prompted most governments in sub-Saharan Africa to ratify the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC).
The looming tobacco epidemic and its potential for thwarting development has prompted most governments in sub-Saharan Africa to ratify the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC).
West Africa has been identified as a new lucrative market by the tobacco industry.
In the drylands of East and Southern African, pastoralists are facing degrading environments due to increased population, climate change, and agricultural policies.
South Africa has one of world's highest levels of heavy episodic drinking among men and women.
The looming tobacco epidemic and its potential for thwarting the development process has prompted most governments in sub-Saharan Africa to ratify the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC).
The looming tobacco epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa and its potential to thwart the development process has prompted most governments in the region to ratify the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).