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A Crisis in the Making – The state of Health of South Africa’s Youth | SA News

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As South Africa grapples with a complex and evolving healthcare landscape, new data from Medscheme [an AfroCentric Group Company] shines a stark light on the health status of the country’s youth, a group representing the foundation of our future economy. The analysis, focused on the 15–34 age bracket, offers a sobering look at the growing burden of disease, gender disparities in health, and the mental health challenges facing young people today.

This data not only carries clinical implications but also provides vital context for broader socio-economic conversations about the future of productivity, healthcare…

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