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Historically, levels of overweight have been higher in more developed nations. They remain high for example in Chile, at 27 percent in the 5-19 age group, and the United States at 21 per cent. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and lifestyles but requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, ranging from public health policies to community-level enforcement and awareness. Photo: Edited via Canva

Childhood obesity is far from harmless. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

According to a press release dated May 2019 by the United Nations Children’s Fund Malaysia, Malaysians’ consumption of sugary drinks has increased dramatically over the past 15 years, in tandem with rising incomes. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

(from left) Azman Ahmad Bakri, 49, Farahiah Mohd Ariffin, 37, and Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Malaysia (PWSAM) President Azhar Talib, (front) Mikhael Azman, 13, who suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Photo by Bernama

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DLMI Managing Director Ramjeet Kaur Virik says the company will continue to ensure a wide range of affordable products by means of strategic pricing

A consultant paediatrician and paediatric cardiologist from KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital, Dr Zulkifli Ismail says cases of heart disease among younger Malaysians, especially adult males, had been rising at an alarming rate in recent years, and this has caused serious concern among public health experts. -Agency pic