Tag: National Population Health Survey
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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…