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The Sun
3 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
3 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
3 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!
Barnama
3 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Kelantan Records Increase In Diabetes, High Cholesterol Cases
KOTA BHARU, May 30 (Bernama) -- 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.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Diabetes, high cholesterol more prevalent in Kelantan
KOTA BARU: The prevalence of diabetes and cholesterol in Kelantan is higher than the national average. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 revealed that 16.3 per cent of people in Kelantan have diabetes, compared to 15.6 per cent at the national level. He added that 34.9 per cent of the population in the state has high cholesterol, compared to the national average of 33.3 per cent. "However, the prevalence rates for high blood pressure and being overweight in Kelantan stand at 27.9 and 51.6 per cent, respectively, which are lower than the national averages. "The findings from the NHMS 2023 are, I believe, very concerning, even though Kelantan has recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. "To address this challenge, the ministry has introduced the National Healthy Malaysia Agenda as a way to drive the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. "This initiative is very much in line with the national health system reform agenda, shifting from treatment-focused services to a system that emphasises prevention and well-being," he said at the opening ceremony of the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day here. Dr Dzulkefly said the Kelantan Wellness Hub began operations in 2021 with just a small cabin. However, he noted that with the completion of a two-storey building in 2024, its capacity has increased from 15 to 80 participants per session. "From 2021 to 2024, the Kelantan Wellness Hub has received over 92,000 clients, both physically and virtually, demonstrating the public's confidence in the services offered. "Various services are offered free of charge, including health screenings and healthy lifestyle counselling." He added that ensuring better health outcomes requires cooperation from all parties and voiced confidence that the Kelantan Wellness Hub would continue to serve as a catalyst for the adoption of healthy lifestyles.
