Tag: Healthier SG
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Singapore Faces Obesity and Mental Health Challenge Amid Health Gains
Singapore’s Health Panorama: Gains with Emerging Risks Singaporeans are generally getting healthier, with rising screening rates, more physical activity, and better control of certain chronic conditions. Yet the latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) reveals two stubborn vulnerabilities: obesity and poor mental health, especially among younger adults. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned that these…
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Singapore Tackles Rising Obesity and Mental Health Challenges While Healthier Trends Grow
Singapore’s Mixed Health Picture: Progress Amidst Rising Obesity and Mental Health Concerns Singapore’s latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) paints a nuanced picture: residents are generally healthier and more health-conscious, with improvements in physical activity, screening rates, and reduction in certain chronic conditions. Yet two critical public health challenges—rising obesity rates and poorer mental health—demand…
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Singapore’s Health Outlook: Gains in Screening and Activity But Obesity and Mental Health Demand Urgent Attention
Overview: Progress Amid New Health Challenges Singapore’s latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) paints a complex health picture. Residents are generally becoming healthier and more health-conscious, with rising physical activity, higher screening rates, and a decline in certain chronic diseases. Yet obesity and poor mental health—especially among younger adults—have moved to the forefront as urgent…