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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Malaysia are a growing burden on the health system, with a number of associated health issues and economic costs.

The annual cost of healthcare for NCDs is estimated to be over RM 9.65 billion. Meanwhile, the cost of disability and loss of healthy life years is estimated to be around RM 100.79 billion. Absenteeism due to NCDs is estimated to cost the Malaysian economy RM 2.6 billion annually.

From the common NCDs, obesity is one of THE most significant health threats, with nearly 20% of the Malaysian population currently classified as obese.

Additionally, more than half of all adults (54%) are overweight or obese. According to the World Obesity Atlas, this figure could rise to 41% in Malaysia by 2035, if preventive action is not taken.

Niaga Spotlight focuses on immediate strategies to address this growing silent threat of Obesity, which also burdens the national healthcare system as well as national productivity levels with significant impacts and costs.

Nearly 20 per cent of Malaysians classified as obese, according to The World Obesity Atlas.

More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems

Obese people also are significantly more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those of normal weight.

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The debate revolves around whether a physically active overweight or obese person can still be considered metabolically healthy.

UKM's Professor Dr Suzana Shahar said half of the adult population in the country were obese or overweight.

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People who frequently try to cut back on their eating tend to buy a large portion of a "light" substitute of high-calorie food.

Male and female school age children with an overweight or obese mother had a higher chance of being overweight.

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.