The Disease of the Malaysian Population

THE DISEASE OF THE
MALAYSIAN POPULATION

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NAME: ISMAFARIS PUTRA BIN ISMADY PUTRA
CLASS: 2 AL-BIRUNI

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THE COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN MALAYSIA:-

1) DENGUE FEVER – 83,752 CASES
2) TUBERCULOSIS(TB) -25,173 CASES
3) HAND , FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE – NEARLY 38,000 CASES
4) FOOD POISONING- 16,583 CASES
5) VIRAL HEPATITIS- MORE THAN 400,000 INDIVIDUALS

TYPE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES CAUSES AND WAYS TO DEAL

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1) Dengue fever

Type of infectious: Infectious disease

Causes: Dengue fever is spread through mosquito bites.

Ways to deal: To deal with dengue fever we must prevent mosquito bites. Steps to prevent
mosquito bites:-

> Stay in air-conditioned or well-screen housing. > Use mosquito repellent.

> Wear protective clothing. > Reduce mosquito habitat.

2) Tuberculosis (TB)

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Type of infectious: Infectious disease

Causes: Caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

Ways to deal :-
➢ Take all of your medicines as they’re prescribed, until your doctor takes you off them.
➢ Keep all your doctor appointments.
➢ Don’t visit other people and don’t invite them to visit you.
➢ Always cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Seal the tissue in a plastic

bag, then throw it away.

3) Hand , foot and mouth disease

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Type of infectious : Infectious disease

Causes : Cause of hand foot and mouth disease is infectious with the coxsackievirus A16. The
Coxsackievirus belongs to a group of viruses called nonpolio enteroviruses.

Ways to deal : Certain precautions can help to reduce the risk of infectious with hand foot and
mouth disease:-

➢ Wash hands carefully
➢ Disinfect common areas
➢ Teach good hygiene
➢ Isolate contagious people

4) Food poisoning

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Type of infectious : Non-infectious disease

Causes: Caused by eating contaminated food.

Ways to deal:

5) Viral hepatitis

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Type of infectious: Non-infectious disease

Causes: Heavy alcohol use toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can
cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus.

Ways to deal : Ways to prevent hepatitis transmission will depend on the type.

Hepatitis A Hepatitis B and C
>Washing the hand carefully instruments >Avoid sharing toothbrushes,razors,and manicure

>Ensuring that food is fully cooked >Check that any acupuncture equipment is sterile.

Prediction The Deveploment of Disease

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• Base on the statistics graph of the Ministry of Health, the rate of increase in the
population’s life expectancy has been attributed to the advancement of the country’s
healthcare system. Thus, Malaysia is also a popular medical tourist destination earning
a revenue valued at 1.7 billion Malaysian Ringgit as of 2019

Suggested Steps to Solve This Problem

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1) Practise good personal hygiene at all times. From washing your hands,preparing food,and
caring for pets to covering your cough,tending to wounds and not sharing utensils, small steps
can make differences.

2) Keep your environment clean and free from potential risks

3) Keep up with your vaccination schedule. If you are a parent, make sure your child receives all
the vaccinations recommended by the Health Ministry