South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
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Comparative Study
Socio-economic inequalities as a predictor of health in South Africa--the Yenza cross-sectional study.
To describe the demographic, environmental and health characteristics of the rural Eastern Cape and to explore demographic and environmental predictors of health. ⋯ High socio-economic deprivation in the Eastern Cape is associated with health status comparable to that of poorer regions in sub-Saharan Africa. The educational level of the population, access to electricity, clean water and refuse disposal facilities are important predictors of child, maternal and adult health.
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The Cape Triage Score (CTS) has been derived by the Cape Triage Group (CTG) for use in emergency units throughout South Africa. It can also be used in the pre-hospital setting, although it is not designed for mass casualty situations. The CTS comprises a physiologically based scoring system and a list of discriminators, designed to triage patients into one of five priority groups for medical attention. Three versions have been developed, for adults, children and infants.
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Practice Guideline
Diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia in childhood--South African Thoracic Society Guidelines.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in South African children. The incidence, severity and spectrum of childhood pneumonia have changed owing to the HIV epidemic. Increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance necessitates a rational approach to the use of antibiotics in pneumonia management. ⋯ These guidelines are based on the available evidence supplemented by the consensus opinion of South African experts in paediatrics, paediatric pulmonology, radiology, infectious diseases and microbiology. Published international guidelines have also been consulted.