Prevention and early detection vital to reduce NCD rates, says Penang Exco
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State executive councillor Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said there is a need to put in place prevention, early detection and timely medical intervention measures to safeg...
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PREVENTION and early detection are now essential if Penang wants to reduce its non-communicable disease (NCD) rates, which are among the highest in the country.
Also, there is a need to improve the quality of life as Penang is among the states with a high ageing population status, said Gooi, who oversees the public health portfolio.
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