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Asia Pacific’s ageing population faces rising chronic disease crisis as experts call for early action
KUALA LUMPUR: With nearly 1.3 billion people in the region expected to be aged over 60 by 2050, health experts warn that longer life expectancy must be matched by stronger prevention, earlier diagnosis and better treatment. Asia Pacific may be living longer than ever before. Still, a growing burden of chronic diseases is raising concerns over whether people will remain healthy enough to enjoy those additional years. Cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing pressure on healthcare systems, families and national economies, prompting experts to call for a fundamen...
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