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Aim
To
treat and prevent chronic medical conditions using
exercise as a therapeutic tool
Background
In
2006, the Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Research Unit of
the South African Medical Research Council published
data showing that chronic diseases of lifestyle account
for 52% of deaths in the South African population.
Examples of chronic diseases of lifestyle include
cardiovascular disease (CVD), pulmonary disease,
peripheral vascular disease (PVD), obesity, osteoporosis
and diabetes mellitus.
The
primary focus areas of this research group are:
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Molecular and cellular aspects of obesity and
diabetes
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The rehabilitation of patients with chronic disease
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Mechanism of action of exercise therapy in the
treatment of chronic disease
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Integrated models of the pathophysiology of chronic
disease
Research areas
Research team
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