KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) disbursed RM3.7bil in compensation last year for permanent disability and death benefits caused by lifestyle related diseases.
Socso chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohamad Azman said the number of claims for disability and death caused by communicable diseases stemming from unhealthy lifestyle had doubled last year.
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