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South Africa WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health 2007-2008

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
South Africa - Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health-2007/8, Wave 1
Geography 
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2007 - 11/2008
Series or system 
Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE)
SAGE Survey Family
Data type
Survey:
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Longitudinal
  • Nationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
  • Verbal autopsy
Summary 

The WHO Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health is a longitudinal survey that focuses on the health of primarily adults aged 50 years and older in six countries: China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia, and South Africa. The survey collected information on individual and household demographics, health status, chronic health conditions, risk factors, disabilities, and quality of life.