A total of 3,899,940 adults in Malaysia, accounting for 18.3% of the population, are living with diabetes, according to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The statistics were derived from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, which also revealed that nine states in Malaysia recorded a higher percentage of diabetic patients compared to the overall adult population.
Negri Sembilan had the highest diabetic prevalence at 33.2%, with 234,203 people affected, followed by Perlis (32.6%), Pahang (25.7%), and Kedah (24.9%). Lower percentages were found in Putrajaya (22.9%), Terengganu (20.5%), Johor (19.7%), and Kelantan (19.5%). Penang and Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur, each reported an 18% prevalence. Perak, Melaka, Sarawak, and Sabah registered even lower numbers, while Labuan had the lowest prevalence at 9.8%.
Dr Zaliha provided these details in response to Datuk Dr Alias Razak’s question about the distribution of diabetic patients by state in the Dewan Rakyat. Dr Alias also inquired about the Health Ministry’s efforts to decrease the number of diabetic patients nationwide.
In her reply, Dr Zaliha outlined various measures that have been implemented, including the National Strategic Plan for non-communicable diseases, as well as health advocacy programs and health screenings. The screenings are conducted through the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI) at health clinics and other touchpoints like the Madani Afiat program.
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