Increase in diabetes concerning, says Deputy Health Minister

Dr Joe Phaahla, the Deputy Health Minister, expressed worry about the increase in diabetes cases in South Africa, especially among women.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said that the rapid increase in diabetes in South Africa, particularly among women, is a cause for concern.According to Dr Phaahla, diabetes mellitus is the leading underlying cause of female deaths at 8.2%. In 2018, the figure stood at 7.7%.Deputy Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahlaon the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative .

In preventing diseases such as diabetes, the Department has implemented campaigns aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. It has rolled out screening campaigns through community health workers and traditional health practitioners to target the early detection of hypertension and diabetes.

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