Young Malaysians record highest rates of depression - Dr Dzulkefly
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The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 found that 4.6% of Malaysians aged 16 and above, or about one million people, experienced depression.
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YOUNG people are the age group most affected by depression in Malaysia, with nearly eight in every 100 teenagers aged 16 to 19 experiencing the condition, according to the Health Ministry.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 found that 4.6% of Malaysians aged 16 and above, or about one million people, experienced depression.
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- Oct 22, 2026
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