About: Report-03-09-11 - Patterns of morbidity and mortality among older person in South Africa

Publication name:
Report-03-09-11 - Patterns of morbidity and mortality among older person in South Africa

Publication description:
The report provides information on the general health status of older persons, focussing on perceived health status; medical aid coverage; self-reported illnesses suffered a month prior to the survey; and consultations with health workers. The report further outlines information chronic illnesses and use of medication. Information on mortality is also included in the report and highlights the leading causes of death among older persons, and causes of death due to communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Publication category:
Demography - Vital statistics

Publication frequency:
Published: Periodically

Publication type:
Report