Teen heart attack victim shows worryingly high rate of non-communicable diseases


KANGAR: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) among Malaysians has reached an alarming level, with the National Heart Institute (IJN) recording a heart attack case involving a 19-year-old patient – the youngest recorded oin the country.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry would address the issue aggressively. He also urges the people to practice a healthy lifestyle, including exercising and taking care of their diet.

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