Danger of pre-existing conditions


PETALING JAYA: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and diabetes among Malaysians is leaving them at a higher risk of developing complications from Covid-19, say health experts.

Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association president Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said there was a need for Malaysians to re-evaluate their lifestyle as the nation had one of the highest risk factors from the high prevalence of NCDs.

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