A chronic illness is one that continues for a long period of time or recurrs over a long period of time. Some of the most common chronic illnesses are asthma and high blood pressure (hypertension).  > 

Guidelines for health workers on how to educate women about the prevention of osteoporosis at primary health care level, how to diagnose osteoporosis and how to treat and manage patients at specialised levels of care such as hospitals.  > 

This service aims to prevent eye conditions that could lead to blindness, and to treat people who have problems with their eyesight.  > 

Home Based Care (HBC) is the provision of basic nursing care needs by formal or informal caregivers to people in their own homes. This service is available to people who have mental, physical, emotional and social needs. Among people who qualify for this care are ...  > 

This publication includes information on symptoms, causes and treatment of asthma. It also provides information on the prevalence of Asthma in South Africa.  > 

These guidelines help health professionals diagnose asthma and also assist them with developing a partnership with patients so that the disease can be managed successfully. Patients are encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and shown how to prevent asthma attacks  > 

Guidelines for health care workers and for parents of children with asthma. Diagnosis, prevention and treatment at primary health care level are dealt with.  > 

Steps that can be taken to prevent Stroke and Ischaemic Attack as well as invaluable information for health professionals and family members on how to care for stroke patients.  > 

Guidelines for the elderly and health care works on identifying and treating foot problem with a view to keeping the elderly mobile.  > 

These are cost effective and user-friendly treatment guidelines aimed at preventing acquired hearing impairment as a result of chronic otitis media. The primary target group for prevention and treatment is children aged 0-6 and health professionals and the secondary target population is children 7-14 years of age and the general public.  > 

Guidelines for health workers on how to prevent and treat Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in patients who present at primary health care level.  > 

Information on what elderly people can do to prevent the onset of debilitating chronic illnesses associated with lifestyle. Preventative measures suggested include exercising, controlling the consumption of tobacco and alcohol and a healthy diet.  > 

The guidelines deal with how to effectively manage people with hypertension at primary health care level. Prevention of high blood pressure and education on how to do this is covered in the guidelines.  >