Abstract Background The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Malaysia was 9.07% 2011. We aim to determine the current CKD and its associated risk factors. Methods A population-based study conducted on a total 890 respondents who were representative adult population Malaysia, i.e., aged ≥18 years old. Respondents randomly selected using stratified cluster method. estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from calibrated serum creatinine CKD-EPI equation. defined as eGFR < 60...

The continuous monitoring of smoking prevalence and its associated factors is an integral part anti-smoking programmes valuable for the evaluation effectiveness measures policies. This study aimed at determining identifying socio-demographic with among adults in Malaysia aged 15 years over.This a cross-sectional representative sample 21 445 Malaysia, over, selected via stratified, two-stage proportionate-to-size sampling method. Data were obtained from face-to-face interviews by trained...

Background Obesity is a crucial public health problem and rising globally. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of obesity its associated factors among elderly in Malaysia. Methods Data were obtained from National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015. cross sectional population-based using two stage stratified random sampling design. Elderly population aged 60 years above selected. collected pre-tested self-administered questionnaire form sociodemographic profile,...

Abstract The actual prevalence of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) Malaysia is unknown. We aimed to determine the DKD and its associated risk factors among T2D Malaysia. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using year 2022 clinical audit dataset from National Diabetes Registry. defined as albuminuria, a decreased glomerular filtration rate, or both. Among 80,360 patients, 62.2% were female, 68.4% Malay, mean age 61.4 years. A total 56.7% (95%...

Background Polysubstance use is defined as the of more than one non-prescribed licit or illicit substance either concurrently simultaneously. This study aimed to determine prevalence single users and polysubstance 'their associated factors among adolescents in Malaysia. Methods was a secondary data analysis from National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2017, cross-sectional survey conducted Malaysian school-going aged 13 17. The NHMS utilised two-stage stratified cluster sampling....

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a new method for the consumption of nicotine. A nationwide survey among 4288 Malaysian adults was conducted in 2016 to measure prevalence and describe population characteristics e-cigarette users. complex sampling design used, data were collected using face-to-face questionnaire. The overall current, ever, former, dual users e-cigarettes Malaysia 3.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.5-4.1), 11.9% CI 10.5-13.5), 8.6% 7.5-9.8), 2.3% 1.8-3.1),...

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are handheld devices that deliver an aerosol by heating a solution made up of propylene glycol and/or glycerol with or without flavoring agents and nicotine. This nationwide cross-sectional survey examined factors associated e-cigarette usage reasons for its initiation among 13 162 Malaysian adolescents. Data from TECMA (Tobacco E-Cigarette Survey Adolescents) were used. Nine percent adolescents had used e-cigarettes in the past month. Males (adjusted...

Physical inactivity, hypertension and non-communicable diseases are major public concerns across the globe. To our knowledge, there is a lack of research that has investigated moderating effect age on relationship between physical activity in developing countries. This study had two objectives: (1) investigating sociodemographic factors associated with (2) whether moderates activity.Nationally representative data Malaysia were used to generate cross-sectional evidence. The sample size was...

Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been identified as one of the significant risk factors for motor vehicle crashes (MVCs). In interest public safety, this study was conducted to determine prevalence OSA and its associated among express bus drivers in Malaysia. Identifying or conditions related with is very important because they can be used indicators subject a person confirmatory diagnosis using polysomnography testing. Methods: Two hundred eighty-nine randomly selected from 5...

Aim Physical inactivity in older adults is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases, disability and various poor health outcomes. As the aging population rises, prevalence diseases associated with also increases. Regular physical activity important improve overall promote healthy aging. This study aimed determine factors among Malaysia. Methods was based on 3969 Malaysian aged ≥60 years who completed module National Health Morbidity Survey 2018, a population‐based cross‐sectional survey....

Adolescent e-cigarette use has increased dramatically. Most liquids contain nicotine, which can harm the developing adolescent brain. Local studies examining risk factors of and interactions between its are limited. This study was aimed at determining prevalence current associated among in-school adolescents in West Malaysia. We also examined possible sociodemographic characteristic, lifestyle behaviour parental factor that affect probability use.We conducted a cross-sectional using data...

Objectives Secondhand smoke (SHS) has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the aims of paper are to assess SHS exposure among non-smoking adults in Malaysia attending various smoking-restricted non-restricted public areas according Control Tobacco Product Regulations (CTPR) as well its relationship sociodemographic variables. Design Data were extracted from a cross-sectional study, Global Adults Survey (GATS) 2011 which involved 3269 non-smokers Malaysia. was...

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Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for various diseases, especially non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries. The reduction of the harmful use alcohol mentioned in Target 3.5 Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG). This study aimed to determine factors associated with current drinking among Malaysians aged 15 years above. Data from National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, cross-sectional nationwide survey using two-stage stratified random sampling design, was used. Current defined...

Smoking cessation significantly reduces risk of smoking-related diseases and mortality. This study aims to determine the prevalence factors associated with attempts quit smoking among adult current smokers in Malaysia. Data from National E-Cigarette Survey 2016 were analyzed. Forty nine percent had attempted at least once past 12 months 31.4% respondents former smokers. Multivariable analysis revealed that low nicotine addiction aged below 45 years more likely attempt smoking. Being married,...

Aim This article describes the methodology of 2018 Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey, provides an overview sociodemographic details respondents key findings on health older adults. Methods The survey included 3977 community‐dwelling respondents, aged ≥60 years across Malaysia. Two‐stage stratified random sampling with selection enumeration blocks from both urban rural areas ensured were representative population. Results Complex analyses that various geriatric syndromes,...

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of illicit drug use and its associated factors among male adolescents in Malaysia. Data 13 135 were extracted from National Health Morbidity Survey 2017, a cross-sectional survey school-going Malaysia aged between 17 years, using 2-stage stratified cluster sampling. A complex sample design analysis multiple logistic regression applied. The overall lifetime 6.6%. multivariable model showed that with younger age, rural school area, marital...

We assessed the prevalence of cessation e-cigarette and its associated factors among adolescents in Malaysia. This study analyzed data from Tobacco E-Cigarette Survey Malaysian Adolescent (TECMA) 2016, a cross-sectional with 2-stage stratification cluster sampling. A total 14 832 school-going aged 10 to 19 years participated this survey. complex sampling design multiple logistic regression analysis were applied. Nearly half (49.9%; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 44.9-55.0) who had ever used...

Background: Pre-existing comorbidities are predictive of severe COVID-19 infection requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. This study determined comorbidity additional factors for invasive ventilatory support among Malaysian patients. Method: Field data collected during outbreak in Selangor, Malaysia up to 13th April 2020 were used. It contained sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, presenting symptoms cases. Their medical records traced information on intensive care unit...

The co-occurrence of multiple modifiable risk factors increases the cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity or mortality. This study examines prevalence and clustering self-reported CVD among older adults in Malaysia. A total 7117 aged ≥50 years participated National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018: Elderly Health, a community-based cross-sectional survey. Data were collected using standardized structured questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine associated...

Smoking is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide, with Malaysia no exception. Through the Ministry of Health other ministries in government Malaysia, numerous anti-smoking measures have been introduced prevent control smoking country. Continuous monitoring prevalence community essential order evaluate effectiveness policies. This study aims update sociodemographic factors associated past decade Malaysia.The utilized data from three national household surveys namely Global...