Health Ministry to kick-off anti-obesity campaign nationwide
BENTONG: The Health Ministry will embark on a nationwide campaign this year to address the increasing problem of obesity.
Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said obesity was getting serious resulting in a deteriorating health condition among the people.
"Malaysia is at the top spot among the Asean countries and at number six in the Asia Pacific region.
"The wide choices of food available contribute to the problem of overweight among Malaysians which if left unchecked, might cause an increase in non-communicable illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and heart ailments," he said after attending a tree planting programme at the Cure and Care Service Centre in Mempaga 3 near here.
Liow, who is also the Bentong MP, said new hospitals, health clinics, Klinik Rakyat 1Malaysia and mobile clinics were among the facilities constructed and introduced to provide better healthcare services to the people.
He said every year, the budget allocated for health services showed an increase so that the people living in rural and urban areas could enjoy quality services.
"However, statistics showed the quality of health among the general public was on the decline with many afflicted with lifestyle diseases and other chronic illnesses.
"As such, the people must practice a good habit by eating moderately, exercise regularly and against indulging in unhealthy activities such as smoking and drinking excessively," he said.
-The Star-
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