Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.
Thu May 16 2024
Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha
Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is important for recovery and avoiding complications that can cause morbidity and mortality.
Fri Mar 24 2023
How to reverse rising child stunting in Malaysia?
According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey, stunting among Malaysian children increased from 17% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2019.
Thu Jul 07 2022
424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs
WHO estimate that 20 pct of children worldwide suffer from mental health issues, many of whose conditions go undetected and untreated.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Increased antimicrobial resistance a worrying threat - Khairy
Increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a worrying threat around the world, including in Malaysia as it can cause incurable diseases and increase the risk of morbidity and death.
Sat Nov 20 2021
More under-30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic - CDC
Even with more vaccines gaining authorisation beginning late 2020, the effects of the pandemic on mental health continued into 2021.
Sat Mar 27 2021
COVID-19 vaccine vital to reducing morbidity, death rates - Specialist
Dr Helmy Haja Mydin said this includes frontliners, who are at higher risk on a regular basis as a consequence of facing the dangers brought about by the virus.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Survey finds almost half a million Malaysians experience symptoms of depression
Close to half a million people in Malaysia are found to be experiencing symptoms of depression, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Sat Oct 10 2020
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes - NHMS 2019
One in five adults or about 3.9 million people aged 18 years and above in Malaysia, suffer from diabetes, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Fri May 29 2020
Paras kolesterol normal wajar jadi azam Tahun Baharu 2020
Paras kolesterol dalam badan boleh diketahui dengan pemeriksaan darah yang dinamakan Fasting Lipid Profile.
Tue Dec 31 2019
A place for those who feel they do not belong
LAST May 2018, while I was at Santorini, I walked to a Byzantine castle ruin and went to the ledge. It was unstable and looked like it would give way at any time. It was a sheer drop on the other side
Fri Oct 04 2019
Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion
CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese - a leading contributor to high blood pressure.
Mon Jun 10 2019
Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion
CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese
Mon Jun 10 2019
Smokers warned to stop or lose teeth
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) for 2015, an estimated five million smokers in the country are at risk of losing their teeth and gum disease due to the habit.
Mon Dec 05 2016