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Sri Lanka warned of an insidious killer; 50-75 per cent of population in danger [1]

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

Publication Date: 
16/05/2011
Ajith Alahakoon [2]
The Island (Sri Lanka) [3]
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Sri Lanka [4], Health [5], Non Communicable Diseases [6], Diabetes [7], Cancer [8], Asthma [9], WHO [10]

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