Dzulkefly calls for increased health literacy to prevent non-communicable diseases

PORT DICKSON: Low health literacy among the people can lead to the onset of non-communicable diseases (NCD), which imposes a significant burden on individuals, families, society and the national healthcare system.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that this includes young people, who should ideally be in the most active and healthiest phase of their lives.