Birth defects claim 30% of young lives


PETALING JAYA: About 30% of deaths among children under five in Malaysia between 2018 and 2022 were related to congenital conditions.

It is the second most common cause of death in this age group, followed by nervous system malformations and surgically-related issues, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).

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