Diabetes is now the leading natural cause of death in South Africa, marking a significant shift in the nation’s disease burden. According to Stats SA, diabetes mellitus caused 27,692 deaths in 2023, accounting for 5.8% of all recorded deaths. Cerebrovascular diseases, including strokes, accounted for 5.4% of deaths. Hypertensive diseases caused 5.2% or 25,018 deaths. Tuberculosis and HIV ranked fourth…
Tag: Metabolic Health
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The Obesity Gene That Could Change Treatments
In a significant stride towards understanding and combating diet-related obesity, researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have identified a gene that could be central to how our bodies accumulate fat. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of South Africans struggling with their weight. It could revolutionise future treatments centred around addressing the obesity gene. The…