The silent scourge - why poverty drives chronic respiratory illnesses in South Africa
Daily Maverick | 11.03.2026 03:37
Across South Africa and the globe, there is a silent scourge affecting the health of populations – chronic respiratory diseases. Conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) go underreported and undertreated, despite making up a significant portion of the disease burden worldwide.
