The profile of disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town

Background: Disability grants in South Africa increased from 600 000 in 2000 to almost 1.3 million in 2004. This rise can be attributed to the HIV/ AIDS epidemic, South Africa’s high rate of unemployment and possibly an increased awareness of constitutional rights. The Western Cape, which has a disa...

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Published in:South African Family Practice
Main Authors: Thirumani Govender, Gubela Mji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2009-06-01
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1159