Non-communicable disease comorbidities in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

Background. The prevalence of chronic non-communicable disease (NCD) comorbidity in low- to middle-income countries is increasing, yet evidence on the pattern, prevalence, awareness and treatment NCD inadequate. Objectives. To investigate awareness, control comorbid hypertension diabetes, underlying risk factors Mpumza, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa (SA). Methods. Data were gathered by SA Human Sciences Research Council from 587 participants 2015. Percentages used describe all variables. Cross-tabulations ? 2 tests variations prevalences hypertension, diabetes comorbidities according sociodemographic socioeconomic variables lifestyle factors. Results. Approximately a third had (32%) 9% diabetes. was 6%, this significantly higher among women, aged, obese, formerly married compared with their counterparts. Comorbidity high (86%). Although most being treated changes, insulin antihypertensive medication (74%), low (13%). Conclusions. study reported burden vulnerable populations SA, particularly those level education. In addition, low. Developing appropriate interventions improve can reduce macrovascular microvascular diseases population.