Biokineticists can help identify NCD risk in rural communities, but gaps in referral pathways and public healthcare integration may limit access to follow-up care.
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Professor of Food Science & Technology, University of Venda
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Associate Professor: Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, University of Venda
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Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Venda) & Associated Researcher (Lajuma Research Centre), University of Venda
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Lecturer in the Department of Public Law, University of Venda
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Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Postgraduate Studies, University of Venda
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Associate Professor, Department of Music, University of Venda
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Lecturer in Economics, University of Venda
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Lecturer, University of Venda
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Senior Educational Development Practitioner, University of Venda
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Associate lecturer, University of Venda
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Executive Dean: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of Venda
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Venda
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Researcher, University of Fort Hare; University of Venda
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Associate professor, University of Venda
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Research Fellow: South African Research Chair in Biodiversity Value & Change, University of Venda
