SA’s Life Expectancy Declines as NCDs Surge

Original Article by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 13 October 2025

Examine the impact of non-communicable diseases on SA's life expectancy and the ongoing public health crisis in South Africa.

Examine the impact of non-communicable diseases on SA’s life expectancy and the ongoing public health crisis in South Africa.

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