![Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625820587_heatwavereuters.jpg)
Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment
The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.
Wed May 03 2023
![Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681169986_ChiangMaicity.jpg)
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
Poor air quality can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases", EEA reported.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![Consume plant-based diet for better life Consume plant-based diet for better life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679364703_healthydietplant.jpg)
Consume plant-based diet for better life
The more plant-based we eat, the lower our risk of chronic diseases and even reverse their effects, Dr Michael Greger says.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/81531630551_wheelchair.jpg)
RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities
Tengku Zafrul said this allocation would provide aid for care of the PwDs with chronic diseases and allowance for those PwDs unable to work.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663063091_TBkhairy.jpg)
MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases
The MOH will procure a new variant of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children with chronic diseases and the elderly, said minister Khairy Jamaluddin today.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655790392_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose
Khairy said as the country might be hit by another wave of infections in two or three months' time.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Week Ahead: Vaccines Phase 2 Starts On 19 April
Phase 2 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, covering senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PwDs) and those with chronic diseases, will begin on April 19 in eight states with the rest to follow closely. Ibrahim Sani and Hafiz Marzukhi discuss the matter.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Do not be the reason your children are infected by COVID-19 virus Do not be the reason your children are infected by COVID-19 virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589699578_AmpangPark.jpg)
Do not be the reason your children are infected by COVID-19 virus
Many parents have brought their young children out on shopping trips to buy clothes for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Sun May 17 2020
![Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41466214263_botolMineral.jpg)
Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study
Potentially harmful chemicals found in everyday plastics such as drink bottles have been linked to the prevalence of chronic diseases in men.
Thu Jul 13 2017
![Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450167958_NoSmokingSign.jpg)
Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones
Nor Azizah Ahmad Dahlan says the plan announced in July was to protect passive smokers especially children from the dangers of cigarette smoke which could cause chronic diseases.
Sat Nov 19 2016
![Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444020901_WORKINGWOMEN.jpg)
Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers
Employers have been asked to provide a special insurance scheme for their women workers, especially those with chronic diseases.
Sat Oct 15 2016
![Accurate info important for doctors to make right diagnosis in holy land Accurate info important for doctors to make right diagnosis in holy land](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81468925515_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
Accurate info important for doctors to make right diagnosis in holy land
With accurate information about the health of pilgrims, doctors could determine whether they need further treatment in hospital to stabilise chronic diseases.
Fri Jul 29 2016
![Chinese people getting taller and fatter: govt Chinese people getting taller and fatter: govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71435756723_FatChinese.jpg)
Chinese people getting taller and fatter: govt
Adult obesity rates reached 9.6 percent in 2012, more than doubling over a decade, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said in a report on national nutrition and chronic diseases.
Wed Jul 01 2015
![Health Ministry blamed over 'explosion' of non-communicable diseases Health Ministry blamed over 'explosion' of non-communicable diseases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/81380112852_295x200.jpg)
Health Ministry blamed over 'explosion' of non-communicable diseases
The Health Ministry has allegedly failed to address the alarming increase in non-communicable, or chronic, diseases (NCD) in the country.
Mon Sep 30 2013