Chronic illness is rarely an individual journey; it is a household one. This eighth brief in our NCD series, produced by Percept and funded by ASSA, shifts the focus from the clinic to the home. It explores how household dynamics, ranging from financial resource pooling to shared dietary habits, determine how non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are managed. In the South African context, where many households face the “dual burden” of undernutrition and obesity, understanding these domestic realities is essential for actuaries and policymakers aiming to design effective, person-centred health interventions. Read the full brief below.

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