Karen Hofman

1 week ago | medicalxpress.com | Karen Hofman |Susan Goldstein |Lisa Lock |Andrew Zinin

By 2030, non-communicable diseases will account for 75% of all deaths annually. Eight percent of these will be in the global south. Most of these diseases are what we call silent killers: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, as well as certain types of cancer at increasingly younger ages. The consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fats is fueling these pandemics.

Apr 19, 2024 | bizcommunity.ug | Katja Hamilton |Karen Hofman |Gary Sacks |Eric Crosbie

Today’s question to the major political parties deals with the sugar tax. We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March 2024 and sent follow-up queries to those who did not respond. Some have still not responded. Answers are very lightly edited for length, grammar and typos. Diseases associated with diet have become among the biggest burdens of disease in South Africa.

Apr 19, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Katja Hamilton |Karen Hofman |Gary Sacks |Eric Crosbie

Today’s question to the major political parties deals with the sugar tax. We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March 2024 and sent follow-up queries to those who did not respond. Some have still not responded. Answers are very lightly edited for length, grammar and typos. Diseases associated with diet have become among the biggest burdens of disease in South Africa.

Aug 21, 2023 | businesslive.co.za | Karen Hofman

22 August 2023 - 05:00 Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. A view of the Sandton Convention Centre, which will host the upcoming Brics Summit, in Johannesburg. Picture: JAMES OATWAY/REUTERS As the 2023 Brics summit kicks off SA is perfectly positioned as host to wield considerable influence.