South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people (original) (raw)

The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving many older people who traditionally depended on this support vulnerable. In rural households, young people often migrate to cities in search of employment. International emigration and the pandemic of HIV/AIDS have also taken their toll. Disciplines Medicine and Health Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Publication Details Charlton, K. & Kalula, S. (2015). South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people. The Conversation, 24 June 1-3. This journal article is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers/2873 There's still time to make a tax deductible donation before June 30. Make a donation June 24, 2015 2.43pm AEST Karen Charlton Associate Professor, School of Medicine at University of Wollongong Sebastiana Kalula Director, Institute of Ageing in Africa at University of Cape Town The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saha...