Gender and leadership for health literacy to combat the epidemic rise of noncommunicable diseases.
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| Title: | Gender and leadership for health literacy to combat the epidemic rise of noncommunicable diseases. |
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| Authors: | Manhanzva, Rufaro (AUTHOR), Marara, Praise (AUTHOR), Duxbury, Theodore (AUTHOR), Bobbins, Amy Claire (AUTHOR), Pearse, Noel (AUTHOR), Hoel, Erik (AUTHOR), Mzizi, Thandi (AUTHOR), Srinivas, Sunitha C. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Health Care for Women International. Aug2017, Vol. 38 Issue 8, p833-847. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Prevention of chronic diseases, Chronic disease risk factors, Alcoholism, Culture, Developing countries, Diet, Health promotion, Leadership, Sex distribution, Social role, Tobacco, Women, World health, Information literacy, Developed countries, Physical activity |
| Geographic Terms: | South Africa |
| Abstract: | Until recently, the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic has been considered only a significant burden to men in high-income countries. However, latest figures indicate that half of all NCD-related deaths affect women, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with global responses to the NCD epidemic overlooking the significance of women and girls in their approaches and programs. This case study highlights the burden of disease challenging South Africa that disproportionately affects women in the country and suggests that the country, along with other LMICs internationally, requires a shift in the gender-based leadership of health literacy and self-empowerment. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Until recently, the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic has been considered only a significant burden to men in high-income countries. However, latest figures indicate that half of all NCD-related deaths affect women, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with global responses to the NCD epidemic overlooking the significance of women and girls in their approaches and programs. This case study highlights the burden of disease challenging South Africa that disproportionately affects women in the country and suggests that the country, along with other LMICs internationally, requires a shift in the gender-based leadership of health literacy and self-empowerment. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| ISSN: | 07399332 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07399332.2017.1332062 |
