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14NovNovember 14, 2024

NCDs cost Malaysia RM64bil in economic losses in 2021, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) caused RM64bil in economic losses for the country in 2021 with many sufferers either unable to work or worse, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said this massive hit to the economy was based solely on only the four most common NCDs - cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsDzulkefly Ahmad, Economic Losses, NCD, Parliament0 CommentsRead more...

08SepSeptember 8, 2023

Unhealthy lifestyles a leading contributor to deaths in Malaysia, says deputy minister

PUTRAJAYA: Seventy-three per cent of deaths in the country are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) closely linked to unhealthy lifestyles, says Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. In his speech when officiating the 2023 national-level "Bulan Malaysia Sihat Sejahtera” (BMSS) celebration here on Friday (Sept 8), he said nearly half of the population is unaware that...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsDeputy Health Minister, Health Literacy, Lukanisman Awang Sauni, NCD, Non-Communicable Diseases, Unhealthy Lifestyles0 CommentsRead more...

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