ROBAN: The community, especially the younger generation, must view health as an investment to ensure they remain productive.
Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said many Malaysians lead unhealthy lives, with many also afflicted with non-communicable chronic diseases. .
According to him, this is a public health challenge, given the country’s aging population.
“According to data from the Ministry of Health (MoH), it is estimated that one out of five adults has diabetes, while three out of ten adults have high blood pressure, and four out of ten adults have high cholesterol levels.
“This means that an increasing number of Malaysians are living in an unhealthy state even though they are still young,” he said after visiting Abang Putit Abang Ladi in Kampung Melayu Roban yesterday.
The latter had had recently undergone treatment at Sarikei Hospital and would be going for follow-up treatment at the Heart Centre near Kota Samarahan.
Mohamad also provided a contribution to ease the financial burden of medical treatment and other expenses.
“It is crucial for us to view health screening as an investment in the future,” he said.
“According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s projection, the elderly population aged 60 and above will increase by 15 per cent by 2030.
“Hence, all of us need to make investments not only to live long but, more importantly, to live long in good health,” he said.
He urged the community to undergo regular health screenings, especially those aged 40 and above, which can be done at all government health clinics.
