Soweto-Thembelihle HDSS
Soweto-Thembelihle HDSS is a HDSS based in South Africa.
- Population
- 124,169
About the cohort
The Soweto and Thembelihle Health and Demographic Surveillance System (SaT HDSS) cohort is situated in South Africa, specifically within the Soweto township and the Thembelihle informal settlement. The cohort was originally established as part of the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) programme.
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The study focuses primarily on childhood mortality surveillance and the definitive determination of causes of death within a peri-urban environment. The study also has interests in mental health and non-communicable diseases. Further details are available at https://wits-vida. org/.
Location
South Africa
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Data domains
- Vital events and mortality
- Mental health and wellbeing
Research home
Lead institutionUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Work with this cohort
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Profile provenance
- APCC record
- 200
- Membership
- Legacy Member
- Custodian status
- Requires custodian validation
- Schema
- 2.4.0