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Malaysia has 3.6 million diabetics, says Dzulkefly

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KUALA LUMPUR: Some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from diabetes, the highest rate of incidence in Asia and one of the highest in the world, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Seven million Malaysian adults are likely to have diabetes by 2025, a worrying trend that will see diabetes prevalence of 31.3% for adults aged 18 years and above, he added.

 

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Late night Mamaks

Yelah .3% from that jadi ptn exam mbbs zzz

It's time to rethink on what we've fed to our people. Govt should starts to control sugar contained in our food market.

Ok, ok. Nak naikkan harga gula lah ni...

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