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OPINION: When news images lie

When news websites appropriate news photographs as catch-all illustrations they lie to their readers and show contempt for news photographer

How to use the Crime Map ViewerThe crime map viewer has been developed to assist you to quickly obtain information about the different types of crime in particular localities. You will be able to to see the crime statistics as for each police precinct in South Africa as recorded by the South African...

Numbers of South Africa's mentally ill don't add up

SA's mental health numbers don't add up

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What is the teenage pregnancy rate in Zimbabwe?

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UNICEF: National Assessment on Adolescent Pregnancies in Zimbabwe

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What is the teenage pregnancy rate in Zimbabwe?

The prevalence of adolescent pregnancy in Zimbabwe was 22%, according to findings from UNICEF's 2023 National Assessment of Adolescent Pregnancy. ...

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How does South Africa’s obesity rate compare globally?

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World Obesity Atlas 2023

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How does South Africa’s obesity rate compare globally?

The World Obesity Atlas provides information on how many people in each country are overweight or obese, both now and in the future. In 2016, 31% of men and 67% of women in South Africa were overweight or obese. This is higher than the global average in 2016, where 39% of adults were overweight (39%...

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What is South Africa’s suicide rate?

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WHO: Suicide in Africa ᠆ Analytical Fact Sheet August 2022

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What is South Africa’s suicide rate?

According to the latest data from the World Health Organization, in 2019, the suicide rate in South Africa was estimated to be around 13.6 per 100,000 people. ...

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What are the diseases for which Nigeria is most at risk of an epidemic?

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WHO: Nigeria

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What are the diseases for which Nigeria is most at risk of an epidemic?

Nigeria is at high risk of several epidemic diseases due to factors such as population density and poor public health infrastructure. Major concerns include malaria, Lassa fever, yellow fever, cholera, and HIV/Aids. ...

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What is the teenage pregnancy rate in Zimbabwe?

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