Almost 1,200 firemen nationwide are obese, says Bomba DG


KOTA BARU: The Fire and Rescue Department has identified 1,181 of its officers and personnel as obese, while 229 others suffer from various health issues, says its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad.

He said many have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary and respiratory issues, as well as muscular injuries. Some personnel have multiple health problems.

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