PETALING JAYA: Dietary changes and a lackadaisical attitude among Malaysians towards undergoing health screening were among the reasons that led to a rise in colorectal and lung cancer, say medical experts.
The National Cancer Society of Malaysia managing director, Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, said changes in eating habits owing to the abundance and availability of processed meat in recent years are beginning to reflect the present trend.
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