Ischemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Malaysia
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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that diabetes and hypertension are among the primary risk factors for the cardiovascular disease in questio...
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ISCHEMIC heart disease (IHD) remains the leading cause of death in Malaysia, with 17,421 deaths recorded in 2024.
He described the situation as concerning, noting that both conditions are already affecting young people and often go undetected, as they typically do not present symptoms in the early stages.
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- Oct 6, 2026
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- Oct 6, 2026
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