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Nearly 2.3 million adults are living with three concurrent NCDs, undermining productivity and quality of life, placing a prolonged strain on healthcare services. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

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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

Childhood obesity has become a global health crisis, with poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, fuelled by screen time and lack of physical activity, contributing to this "epidemic”. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

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

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Diabetes, particularly Type 2, accelerates liver damage by increasing insulin resistance and fat deposition in the liver, making early detection and intervention crucial. - Bernama file photo

Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye stressed that food affordability and providing better nutrition education should be a priority in Malaysia’s fight against NCDs. Photo - 123rf

Obesity is more than a medical issue—it is a societal challenge requiring a collective response. Photo: Canva