PETALING JAYA: With the increasing concern on Malaysians afflicted with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Putrajaya will be shaped as a model township where elements of healthy living will be highlighted.
In the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 released last week, it was revealed that more than 500,000 or 2.5% of the adult population in Malaysia suffered from four NCDs, namely diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and hyperactivity.
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