One in four M'sians estimated to suffer stroke by 2040 - Noor Hisham

The Global Burden of Disease Stroke Statistics Worldwide survey estimated that one in four Malaysians will suffer a stroke by 2040 if no preventive action is taken, said Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He said to avoid this, Malaysians need to adopt a healthy lifestyle by not smoking, following a healthy diet, doing physical activities, and avoiding alcohol consumption.

Apart from that, he said, all parties need to...