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The Star
6 days ago
- Health
- The Star
An unhealthy trend in Kelantan
Leading by example: Dzulkefly participating in an aerobic session before opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub open day in Pengkalan Chepa. — Bernama KOTA BARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan saw an increase and exceeded the national average indicator, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, 16.3% of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7% compared to the national average indicator of 15.6%. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9%. 'The national average indicator is 33.3%,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub open day in Pengkalan Chepa, Bernama reported. Dzulkefly said 51.6% of the people in Kelantan are categorised as overweight or obese while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9%. The national average for both are 54.4% and 9.2%, respectively. He described the findings on Kelantan as 'worrying' although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Kelantan records increase in diabetes, high cholesterol cases
KOTA BHARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3 per cent of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the national average indicator of 15.6 per cent. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9 per cent. The national average indicator is 33.3 per cent,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. He said 51.6 per cent of the people in Kelantan (national average is 54.4 per cent) are categorised as overweight or obese, while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9 per cent (national average is 9.2 per cent). He described the findings on Kelantan in the BNHMS 2023 as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (ANMS) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Kelantan sees spike in diabetes, cholesterol above average
KOTA BHARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3 per cent of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the national average indicator of 15.6 per cent. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9 per cent. The national average indicator is 33.3 per cent,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. He said 51.6 per cent of the people in Kelantan (national average is 54.4 per cent) are categorised as overweight or obese, while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9 per cent (national average is 9.2 per cent). He described the findings on Kelantan in the BNHMS 2023 as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (ANMS) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said.
The Star
7 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Diabetes and high cholesterol cases in Kelantan above national average, says Dzulkefly
Dzulkefly (foreground) participating in a group exercise session at the opening of the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day on May 30. – BERNAMApic KOTA BARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels in Kelantan have seen an increase exceeding the national average indicators, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3% of Kelantan folk suffered from diabetes, with the national average indicator at 15.6%. "High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9% against the national average indicator of 33.3%," he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa here on Friday (May 30). Also in attendance was state Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. Dzulkefly described the findings as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators against the national level. He said 51.6% of people in the state are categorised as overweight or obese (national average 54.4%), while the high blood pressure figure is 27.9% (national average 29.2%). "To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (Healthy Malaysia National Agenda) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle," he said. – Bernama Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
One of the top five infectious diseases for smokers in Penang
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Tuberculosis, or TB, remains among the top five most reported infectious diseases in Penang, with heavy smokers and the elderly, particularly men, identified as high-risk groups. State Health deputy director (Public Health Division) Dr Rozaini Mat Shah said they are more susceptible to the infection due to a weakened immune system and the harmful effects of smoking on the respiratory system. 'Based on last year's observations, most TB cases involved senior citizens (aged 60 and above), primarily men, particularly Malay men. 'Through the data obtained, we identified several high-risk groups, and public health efforts and interventions will be more focused on these groups,' she told reporters after officiating the state-level World TB Day celebration and the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) Roadshow for Seberang Perai Tengah 2025, here today. Dr Rozaini said that according to last year's statistics, 1,273 new and recurring TB cases were reported in Penang, compared to 1,303 cases in 2023, with 125 deaths recorded, down from 156 the previous year. She said despite a 2.3 per cent decrease, TB remains the state's top five infectious diseases, which include dengue fever, food poisoning, and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). According to her, the Penang State Health Department will consistently intensify TB-related health education programmes. Dr Rozaini urged the public to lead a healthy lifestyle as a preventive measure against diseases. She said World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24, aims to raise public awareness about tuberculosis and its prevention.
