MOH steps up push to change lifestyle habits as NCDs claim 96,000 lives yearly
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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said tackling NCDs required more than raising awareness, with greater emphasis on changing everyday habits that co...
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THE Health Ministry is stepping up efforts to change public behaviour and encourage healthier lifestyles as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) claim about 96,000 lives in Malaysia every year.
"People's habits are among the factors behind one in six adults having diabetes, while one in three has high blood pressure or hypertension. Both conditions can lead to serious complications, including heart attacks and strokes.
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- Nov 2, 2026
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