KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 – Malaysians are developing heart disease nearly a decade earlier than the global average, with one in four cases affecting individuals under 50, warns Dr. Yew Kuan Leong of Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre. High cholesterol, a silent yet major contributor to heart disease, often goes undiagnosed until severe complications arise.
Dr. Yew urges proactive measures such as regular cholesterol screening, maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle, and seeking medical treatment when necessary. “Prevention should start now,” he emphasizes, calling for increased awareness to curb the rising trend of early-onset cardiovascular disease.
