KUCHING – Malaysia has some of the world’s youngest heart attack patients, according to latest statistics
One in five Malaysians under 50 are at risk, while 20% of heart attack victims are also under 50. Worse still is that the rate of cardiovascular disease in Malaysia is almost similar to developed countries.
“Although it’s hard to [...]
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(In the photo:John Clochesy, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCM, Independence Foundation [...]
GROWING up behind a hospital in Machang, Kelantan, Hajar Amirah Haber was always fascinated by the nurses clad in their crisp white uniforms, and aimed to become a nurse herself some day.
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KUALA LUMPUR – Public awareness of heart disease is still low despite numerous campaigns by the government and non-governmental organisations (NGO).
Health Ministry medical development division director Datuk Dr Azmi Shapie said heart disease is the main cause of deaths in Malaysia.
“Some 16 percent of deaths reported in hospitals last year are linked to heart disease.
“This [...]
