Minister sounds alarm on rising diabetes rate among Malaysians | Malay Mail

Dzulkefly said currently, some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from the disease, the highest rate of incidence in Asia and one of the highest in the world. — AFP pic

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said currently, some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from the disease, the highest rate of incidence in Asia and one of the highest in the world. He said that the government is giving serious attention to this exponential increase, as it is becoming a major economic burden on the healthcare system and national economy.

“The impact of diabetes on society is substantial as it can impose a large economic burden on people with diabetes and their families in terms of out-pocket medical bills, loss of family income associated with disability and premature death and caring for disabled members,” he said

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