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Mental problems in SA

Between 15 and 30% of working South Africans will experience mental problems at some point in their careers, said a consulting company.

Cancer in SA

Smokers, insomniacs, social drinkers, and those whose father died of disease seem to be in the highest risk group for cancer.

20 astonishing SA stats

Here's your chance to learn the truth about other South Africans and their secret health issues. Check out our survey results.

Lighting up in SA

Mention smoking, and watch a room full of people divide into three groups: smokers; non-smokers, and ex-smokers.

All the survey results

More than 15 000 people filled in the Health of the Nation survey. Here are all the results.

The fat of the land

Forget sky-high food prices and the credit crunch: South Africa is on its way to overtaking America as the world's fattest nation.

Happiness in SA

A full 75% of South Africans describe themselves as content and happy. This is not the only surprise that came out of the 2008 Health of the Nation survey results.