Morbidity and mortality patterns among the youth of South Africa, 2013

Statistics South Africa's report on Morbidity and mortality patterns among the youth of South Africa, 2013 "highlights information on the distribution and characteristics of the youth. It further presents information on their healthcare-seeking practices (which includes medical aid coverage and health care worker consultation) and perceived health status. It outlines self-reported illnesses that the youth suffered a month before the survey. Information on mortality and causes of death including deaths due to natural and non-natural causes is also provided. In addition, deaths due to communicable and non-communicable diseases as well as the leading natural causes of death are discussed." ​