Indians at higher risk of heart disease


  • Letters
  • Thursday, 23 Jan 2003

THE Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan highlighted the Malaysian Medical Association’s caution to Indians that they faced a 15% higher risk of contracting heart disease and high blood pressure.  

Quoting MMA president Datuk Dr N. Athimulam, the dailies said Indians below the age of 40 faced a 10% higher risk of contracting the diseases compared to those from other communities. 

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