The study findings showed a reduction in the trends of infant mortality between 2007 and 2016 in SA; despite the reduction, health inequalities persist. There is a correlation evident between maternal HIV prevalence and IMR in SA. We recommend the use of disability-adjusted life expectancy in SA to measure population health and introduce robust data sets that can better inform policy.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- south africa
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- hiv testing
- public health
- human immunodeficiency virus
- men who have sex with men
- risk factors
- healthcare
- hepatitis c virus
- cardiovascular events
- hiv aids
- birth weight
- mental health
- pregnancy outcomes
- multiple sclerosis
- electronic health record
- health information
- type diabetes
- big data
- pregnant women
- cardiovascular disease
- climate change
- gestational age
- weight gain
- coronary artery disease
- artificial intelligence