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Raising awareness of diabetes prevention and control requires a multi-sectoral effort involving healthcare professionals, the food industry, media and the government. - 123RF photo

Consultant physician and cardiologist at Putra Medical Centre in Alor Setar, Kedah, Col (R) Dr Mohamad Anuar Mohamad, meanwhile said there is no restriction on participating in sports at night, but people should ideally undergo heart health screening beforehand. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Of the 187,268 deaths registered in Australia in 2024, the ABS said that 17,549 were attributed to dementia. Photo illustrated via Canva

Malaysia is now ranked 13th in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia for diabetes prevalence, with 21 per cent of the population or one in five adults living with the disease. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Studies found that familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) affects about one in 100 people, or 320,000 Malaysians, which is higher than the global averages. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

For those aged 35 and above, or with a family history of heart disease, Dr Say recommends a deeper cardiac screening. Photo for illustration purpose only.

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia, as many patients are only diagnosed at a late stage when severe complications have already developed. - 123RF photo