Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Developing countries"
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Associations between indices of iron status, anthropometric and biological markers of cardiovascular disease risk
(North-West University, 2011)Background: In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, iron deficiency (the most common micronutrient deficiency) still remains unresolved; while obesity has emerged as a public health challenge causing increases ... -
Comparison of South African occupational exposure limits for hazardous chemical substances with those of other countries
(North-West University, 2012)Various hazardous chemical substances are used daily as part of manufacturing and processing. Exposure to these hazardous chemical substances (HCSs) can cause adverse health effects in the exposed workers. Occupational ... -
Medication administration safety in medical and surgical units of the Gauteng Province
(2015)Background: Several international studies have been published on the incidence of medication administration, as well as causes and solutions thereof. However, no similar research has been conducted in Africa, and nothing ...