The Ministry of Health has disclosed that 83% of all deaths in Sri Lanka are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Key findings from the data include:
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35% of individuals over 60 suffer from high blood pressure.
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Nearly 60,000 people experience strokes annually due to undiagnosed hypertension, with approximately 4,000 either dying or becoming permanently disabled.
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20% of the adult population has diabetes, with 41% not seeking any treatment.
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized the urgent need for increased awareness and early detection to combat these alarming health concerns.
