Danger of pre-existing conditions


PETALING JAYA: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and diabetes among Malaysians is leaving them at a higher risk of developing complications from Covid-19, say health experts.

Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association president Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said there was a need for Malaysians to re-evaluate their lifestyle as the nation had one of the highest risk factors from the high prevalence of NCDs.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

King happy with country's economic performance
Social media platforms need multilingual content moderators, advises govt
Sarawak to co-host 2027 SEA Games regardless of Sabah’s decision, says state minister
KL is safe, says task force set-up following Jalan Masjid India sinkhole
Sabah should focus on issues affecting people before hosting 2027 SEA Games, says Bersatu women’s wing
Progress concerning Movie Animation Park Studios no longer under Perak govt purview, says MB
Over 19,000 varsity students have joined volunteer police since 2002, says Deputy IGP
Over 1,800 police personnel penalised for wrongdoings since 2023, says Deputy IGP
Underprivileged students must have same education access as privileged ones, says Dr Boo
Cops probing organisation following child exploitation reports, says Deputy IGP

Others Also Read