Diabetes and high cholesterol cases in Kelantan above national average, says Dzulkefly


Dzulkefly (foreground) participating in a group exercise session at the opening of the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day on May 30. – BERNAMApic

KOTA BARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels in Kelantan have seen an increase exceeding the national average indicators, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3% of Kelantan folk suffered from diabetes, with the national average indicator at 15.6%.

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