Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1122661 Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract

The lifestyle of the new generation of Orang Asli in Malaysia exposed them to lifestyle related diseases. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the new lifestyle on the related diseases amongst Orang Asli in one resident of Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. Data on demographic, lifestyles, heath status and treatment seeking prevalence were collected through questionnaires and analyzed. Participants were males and females (n=37), mean age 40.8 from Muslim semai group. Most of the females are homemakers, and male do less labour work. Less mobility exposed them to lifestyle related diseases. The new way of life has exposed Orang Asli toward a lifestyle related diseases in Malaysia.

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