Najib calls on Malaysians to lead healthy lifestyles

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has called upon the public to lead healthy lifestyles in conjunction with World Health Day.

With one in three Malaysian adults diagnosed with high blood pressure, the prime minister said it is imperative that the people start practising healthy alternatives.

"One in three Malaysian adults have high blood pressure. Let us reflect on our lifestyles this World Health Day and start practicing healthy alternatives," he said in his latest tweet.

Statistic showed that the average salt consumption by Malaysian last year was 1.7 times higher than the World Health Organisation's (WHO) recommendation.

The study concluded that about 32.7 per cent or one in three Malaysians aged 18 years and above are believed to have high blood pressure.

World Health Day is celebrated on April 7, marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of WHO, with the emphasis on the scourge of high blood pressure.

(Source: The Star Online)