KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The key findings from the newly-released National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023 by the Health Ministry once again tell us about worrying public health among Malaysians.It appears that there is an endemic of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity in the country.Based on Statista, Malaysia approximately has 23 million adult population which means one in 10 adults live with three NCDs.
"This not only affects the quality of life of the individuals but also increases healthcare costs and the demand for medical services,” said Dr Feisul, who is also Perak State Health Department deputy director of public health. According to Dr Malathi, such a high prevalence of NCDs among Malaysians may lead to a potential public health crisis for the country."While exact figures vary, it is estimated that the cost of treating NCDs in Malaysia runs into billions of ringgit annually.
Dr Malathi, on the other hand, said the increased number of patients requiring frequent and longer hospital stays due to complications from NCD would put a strain on hospitals’ capacities, affecting the system's ability to respond to other medical needs efficiently. Therefore, he said, addressing obesity is paramount in the efforts to reduce the prevalence of NCDs.”
"Additionally, enhancing urban planning to create more opportunities for physical activity and improving healthcare services to support early detection and management of NCDs are important strategies.”
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