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An investigation of medicine usage patterns and psychological well-being of a sample of South African Police Service members
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)
For several years scientific research has provided ample evidence to support the
fact that the health of an individual is dependent on more than merely the absence of the symptoms of disease. This is the view that has ...
The feasibility of implementing a point-of-use micronutrient fortification among African pre-school children : a pilot study
(North-West University, 2009)
Background The high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies among South African preschool children reinforces the need for an intensified micronutrient malnutrition control strategy targeting children at home or in school. ...
Exposure of poultry farm workers to ammonia, particulate matter and microorganisms in the Potchefstroom district, South Africa
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: The investigation of agricultural respiratory hazards has lagged behind the investigation of hazards in mining and other heavy industries. Relatively few epidemiological data are available addressing pulmonary ...
Factors associated with nutritional status of children aged 0-60 months residing in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces
(North-West University, 2009)
Background: Poor health, death, reduced human capacity, increased risk of chronic diseases later in life and poverty are the most prominent consequences of child malnutrition.
Aim: This study sought to assess the ...
Haemostatic variables in African adolescents : the PLAY study
(North-West University, 2006)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of adult morbidity and mortality in developed as well as in developing countries. In black population groups, stroke is more prominent than ischaemic heart disease. This may ...