Sri Lanka warned of an insidious killer; 50-75 per cent of population in danger

Health Ministry warns that around 50 to 75 percent of Sri Lankans are prone to non-communicable diseases.

Already five out of ten persons in urban areas and one out of ten persons in rural areas had been suffering from non communicable diseases (NCD), a spokesman for the Health Ministry said.

The ministry had informed the government of the danger and following a request made by Minister Mait

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Publication Date: 
16/05/2011
Ajith Alahakoon
The Island (Sri Lanka)
Tags:
Sri Lanka, Health, Non Communicable Diseases, Diabetes, Cancer, Asthma, WHO