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HEALTH
HEART DISEASE
Since 1980, cardiovascular disease has
been the number ONE killer inMalaysia. It
is foreseen that this trend will continue well
into the year 2020. (Source: National Heart
Institute, Heart talk, Issue Dec 12, 2011)
What is heart disease?
It is a disorder of the blood vessels of
the heart that can lead to a heart attack.
A heart attack happens when an artery
becomes BLOCKED, preventing oxygen
and nutrients from getting to the heart.
Areyou at risk?
• Smoking
• Stress
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol Level
• Unhealthy Lifestyle
Symptoms
• Chest pain or chest discomfort
• Rapid or irregular heartbeats
• Shortness of breath
• Extreme Weakness
• Nausea, vomiting or dizziness
Howtodetect?
• Chest X-Ray
• Stress Test
• ECG
CANCER
The National Cancer Registry of Malaysia
(NCR) records 21,773 Malaysians being
diagnosed with cancer but estimates that
almost 10,000 cases are UNREGISTERED
every year. (Source: National Cancer Society
Malaysia)
What isCancer?
Cancer is a disease of the cells. These
cells work to replace worn out cells, heal
damaged cells and help in growth. When
these genes grow or multiply abnormally
Heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and hypertension have been identified by
KPJ
Group
of hospitals as the five main silent killers in Malaysia. They are characterised by
symptomsthatoftengoundetectedandtheselife-threateningillnessesstrikethousands
ofMalaysians each year
Stop The Silent Killers
and turns into a lump (tumour), it may
become cancerous without treatment.
Areyou at Risk?
• Smoking
• Physically inactive
• Family history
• Excessive alcohol
• Eating unhealthy food regularly
TOPfiveCancers inMalaysia
• Breast Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Nose Cancer
HowToDetect?
• Brain CT Scan
• MRI Scan
BreastCancer
Breast cancer is caused by an uncontrolled
growth of cells within the breast tissue.
Breast cancer remains the number ONE
killer of women inMalaysia.
(Source: New
Foundation To Fight Breast Cancer, The Star
Online, 2012)
Symptoms
• Swelling or lumps in the breast
• Pain in the nipples
• Unusual breast pain or discomfort
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancers are types of large bowel
cancer. About 80% of colorectal cancers
arise sporadically with no evidence of
genetic susceptibility.
(Source: msgh.org.
my/resources/hereditarycolorectalcancer)
Symptoms
• Thin stool
• Change in bowel habits
• Blood in the stool
• Abdominal pain and tenderness in the
lower abdomen
LungCancer
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth
of abnormal cells in tissues of the lung,
usually in the cells lining air passages.
In Malaysia, lung cancer claimed 12%
of the total number of cancer-related
deaths.
Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor
and 92% of Malaysian male lung cancer
patients have a significant smoking history
(Source: www.e-mjm.org/2012)
Symptoms
• Persistent cough
• Pain in the chest, ribs, shoulders, &
back
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty in swallowing
STROKE
Stroke is the THIRD largest cause of deaths
in Malaysia. Every year, an estimated
40,000 people in Malaysia suffer from a
stroke. (Source: National Stroke Associa-
tion of Malaysia)
What isStroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to a
part of the brain is STOPPED due to a
blockage cuased by a clot in the vessel.
Once the brain tissue dies, the bodily
functions controlled by that area of brain
will not work properly.
AreYou at Risk?
• Smoking
• Physically inactive
• Eating salty and fatty food regularly
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• High blood pressure and high choles-
terol
• Diabetes
Symptoms
• Confusion or trouble speaking
• Paralysis or numbness on one side of
the body