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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

Stunting does not only occur after birth, but often begins before a child is born, with data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 showing that 39.4 per cent of pregnant women were anaemic, indicating nutritional deficiencies and a major risk for low birth weight and stunting in newborns. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Fully enforced from Oct 1, 2025, the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 is expected to curb unhealthy smoking-related activities in Malaysia - including the use of electronic cigarettes or vape - especially among minors, and ultimately pave the way for a smoke-free Malaysia or an ‘endgame generation’. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Novo Nordisk Malaysia general manager Dr Praful Chakkarwar

When sleep is consistently disrupted, the body is deprived of rest and its internal systems shift in ways that make healthy habits, particularly appetite control, harder to maintain. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

The state government is working with the Penang State Health Department, airlines, particularly international carriers and airport authorities to raise public awareness of the smoking ban in public areas. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

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

One of the biggest red flags is abdominal obesity where fat gathers around the waist and midsection. Photo: Canva

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