Evidence updates

09 · Noncommunicable diseases

Promoting Elderly Wellbeing: Integrating Social Interaction and Physical Activity for Lifelong Health

Highlights Reduced social interaction is a key risk factor for diseases and mortality among older adults. Combining social interaction with physical activity significantly improves overall health and quality of life for older adults. Programs like Structured Social Interaction and Physical Activity (SSIPA) are...

09 · Noncommunicable diseases

Suicide and suicidal behaviours in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid synthesis using CARTA Evidence Platform

Globally, suicidal behaviours represent a leading cause of injury and death, with 79% of suicide-related mortality reported in low- and middle-income countries, (LMICs). The growing body of evidence suggests that suicide is among the top 12 causes of deaths among persons aged 10-24 years within sub-Saharan Africa...