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Initial estimates from the South African National Burden of Disease Study,2000

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Medical Research Council

The National Burden of Disease Study is the first ever national BoD study carried out in SA and is an initial attempt to derive coherent and consistent estimates of the BoD experienced in SA in the year 2000. Estimates are derived from different data sources for the levels and underlying causes of mortality and morbidity.The top 20 diseases are ranked and those contributing the greatest burden are prioritised for seeking cost-effective interventions.

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