{"id":2427,"date":"2023-09-18T08:43:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2023-09-18T08:44:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:44:21","slug":"dengue-concern-in-urban-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2427","title":{"rendered":"Dengue concern in urban areas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2428\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot_20230918_152026_Word-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot_20230918_152026_Word-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot_20230918_152026_Word-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot_20230918_152026_Word-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot_20230918_152026_Word.jpg 878w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Murugan S Rajan, Resident Consultant General Medicine and Physician at KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital, highlights the pressing issue of dengue in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue has become a significant public health concern, particularly in urban areas where high-density populations and rapid development facilitate its transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his assessment, Dr Rajan points out that dengue cases have been steadily rising in Malaysia, with a notable increase from 32 to 361 cases per 100,000 population between 2000 and 2014. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trend is especially pronounced in individuals aged 15 and above, and urban areas bear the brunt, accounting for 70-80 per cent of reported cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He underscores the importance of public awareness and health education to combat dengue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While awareness among the public has been improving, Dr Rajan emphasizes the crucial role of healthcare personnel in both the public and private sectors in raising awareness further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Dr Rajan recommends that individuals experiencing dengue symptoms should promptly seek medical attention at the nearest health clinic to prevent complications for themselves and the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This emphasis on early detection and intervention aligns with the strategy to mitigate the impact of this persistent and dangerous disease in Malaysia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Murugan S Rajan, Resident Consultant General Medicine and Physician at KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital, highlights the pressing issue of dengue in Malaysia. Dengue has become a significant public health concern, particularly in urban areas where high-density populations and rapid development facilitate its transmission. 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