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Insights from the National Health Survey: Chronic Disease Prevalence in Singaporeans

This report by Dr. Koh Yang Huang highlights the findings of the National Health Survey, focusing on the prevalence of chronic diseases among Singaporeans aged 18-69. Key health indicators analyzed include plasma glucose levels, blood pressure, and total blood cholesterol. Additionally, the survey examines health risk factors such as exercise frequency, BMI, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Comparative data from the years 1998 and 2004 reveal trends in diabetes, hypertension, total cholesterol, exercise rates, obesity, and smoking habits within the working population.

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Insights from the National Health Survey: Chronic Disease Prevalence in Singaporeans

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  1. National Health Survey – Sharing the results Dr Koh Yang Huang Manager Workplace Health Promotion

  2. Prevalence of chronic diseases * Prevalence is for Singaporeans aged 18-69 years except for HPT which is for persons aged 30-69 yrs 1 Plasma glucose 2 hrs post-OGTT >11.1 mmol/L 2 Blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg 3 Total blood cholesterol > 6.2 mmol/L

  3. Prevalence of health risk factors * Prevalence is for Singaporeans aged 18-69 years 1 Exercise at least 3 times per week, 20 mins per session 2 BMI > 30 kg/m2 3 Smokes at least 1 cigarette per day 4 Alcohol consumption > 4 days per week

  4. Indicator 1998 2004 Diabetes 6.5% 6.6% HPT 19.1% 18.7% High TC 24.7% 18.6% Exercise 14.2% 21.2% Obese 5.2% 6.6% Smoke 17.6% 15.1% Health indicators for working population 1998 vs 2004 Source: Singapore National Health Survey

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