Taking vital signs to heart


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are having cardiovascular diseases significantly earlier than those in other high-income nations, say medical experts tracking trends of non-communicable diseases.

The mean age of Malaysian cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients were from 56 to 59, which is about 10 years younger than those in advanced countries, who tend to exhibit CVDs between 63 and 68 years.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Three hospitalised due to ammonia gas exposure from leaked lorry in Seremban toll
Former FMT reporter Rex Tan will be released after police record statement, says Home Minister
Former FMT reporter Rex Tan remanded for one day, to be released by 5pm
Umno AGM: Hold Johor polls separately from GE16, urges state delegate
Missing actress: Husband seeks government assistance to expedite Nadia Kesuma search process
Environs Ministry to enhance disaster early warning system
Follow the president, not get influenced by other parties, Umno told
Umno must improve approach to attract young voters, says delegate
Development could erode majority status of constituencies, careful redelineation needed, says Penang Umno delegate
Campaign tempo expected to pick up as Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections reach midway point

Others Also Read