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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

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, answering questions during the Third Meeting, Fourth Term of the 15th Parliament of the Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building today. Photo by Bernama

Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo courtesy of Bowls Malaysia

The results of the mental health screening showed that a total of 78 children involved suffered from depression with most of them being at a mild level while 89 children suffer from anxiety. - File photo

Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF

Besides increasing the risk of heart attacks, prolonged exposure to microplastics also raises the risk of stroke, poisoning and digestive problems in humans. Illustrative picture.

A line of guests at the World School Milk Day Carnival programme organised by Farm Fresh Berhad.

Malaysia has not made any headway in meeting the target for stunting over the last 20 years, with 21.9 per cent of children under five years affected — nearly equal to the average for the Asia region (21.8 per cent), according to the 2022 Global Nutrition Report.