Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a common disease in Malaysia. However, the prevalence of this condition varies between less than 1% to about 10% depending on the ethnicity. It is higher among the Chinese population. Compared to people without hepatitis…
Most of us know that smoking is bad for health. But do most of us realise that smoking can affect our appearance as well? Smoking can lead to bad breath, gum disease, teeth staining, poor wound healing and more dangerously-…
Aziz (not his real name) knew he had to stop smoking. He and his wife were expecting their first child and they both knew how hazardous second-hand smoke could be. At first, he made an effort to only smoke away…
Merokok merupakan satu isu yang sudah kita lama cuba tangani. Pelbagai perbincangan, kempen dan undang-undang yang diimplimentasi untuk mengawal masalah kronik yang menular dalam masyarakat Malaysia. Sedihnya, 46.5% daripada lelaki di Malaysia merupakan seorang perokok(1) dan ini menyebabkan isu ini…
The increasing numbers of female adult smoker is worrying. This group of people, sooner or later will plan to have babies and this further poses future public health risk. A survey in 2011 by the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)…
Preface This article is a basic introduction to assist you when you are planning to quit or have decided to quit for good. Introduction You have done well to yourself by deciding to quit. In order to succeed, you need…
Tabiat merokok di kalangan pesakit tegar memanglah tidak dapat disangkal lagi. Kalau sudah namanya ketagihan, tempat yang merbahaya seperti di dalam wad, tidak akan mengundang rasa takut dalam diri mereka. Justeru itu apakah kempen yang diwar-warkan oleh kerajaan tidak dapat…
Hey smokers, I’ve got a bone to pick with you. Smoking no longer becomes a personal preference when you do it in public. I’m alright if you feel like upping your risk of getting cancers, being impotent in bed, killing your…
In managing shortness of breath due to asthma or related symptoms, the practice in the emergency department is often uniform across the country. Patients who attend unannounced, ‘walk-in’ is the medical lingo, with symptoms suggestive of a sudden asthma attack…
Want to quit smoking and have a sparkling smile? Any type of smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) or chewing tobacco can leave you with a really nasty taste and smell in your mouth. You can do it! Keep your hands and…