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14 MOH-AMM Scientific Meeting 2022 in conjunction with 23 NIH Scientific Conference Abstract Book
METHODS: A qualitative study based on Socio Ecological Model was conducted on purposive,
multi-ethnic samples of 51 adolescents and 27 mothers from four regions in Malaysia
[Southern (Johor), Central (Selangor), Northern (Kedah) and East Coast (Terengganu)]. This
study utilized in-depth interviews, which were audio-recorded and fully transcribed and
analyzed qualitatively using Atlas.Ti 8.0 software. The transcribed data were grouped into
several themes and sub-themes which were then categorised under different factors such as
individual, social and environmental.
RESULTS: The results revealed multifaceted factors that contributed to fast food consumption
among adolescents. The availability and convenience of fast food, adolescents' food
preferences, time constraint due to parents' work commitments, fast food advertisement and
social influences were identified as the main barriers towards fast food consumption among
adolescents. Other emerging themes, such as cost of food and self-awareness posed as
barriers to fast food intakes.
DISCUSSION / CONCLUSION: The present study showed various factors contributed to fast
food consumption which need specific programs to inculcate awareness and knowledge on
fast food consumption among young generation and family members.

ID 27 PREVALENCE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISKS AMONG WORKING PEOPLE (18-64
YEARS) IN MALAYSIA: FINDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH MORBIDITY SURVEY 2015

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S Maria Awaluddin , Lim Kuang Kuay , Nor Syaqilah Shawaluddin , Tuan Amin Tuan Lah , Rosnawati Muhamad
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Robat , Maznieda Mahjom , Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yussof
1 Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
2 Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as ischaemic heart disease and stroke
are the top leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) worldwide. This article aims
to determine the prevalence and prevalence odds ratio of CVD risks among working people
in Malaysia.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study among a nationally representative sample was utilized. A
face-to-face interview was conducted via household approach using a validated questionnaire.
Clinical procedures were performed by the registered nurses to measure glucose, cholesterol,
body mass index and blood pressure. Descriptive statistic and prevalence odds ratio were
calculated using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.
RESULTS: The overall prevalence of CVD risks among working people in Malaysia were 14.1%,
17.3%, 24.5%, 28.8%, 31.7%, 45.9% and 94.2% for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, physical
inactivity, tobacco smoking, hypercholesterolemia and FV intake, respectively. This study
found that older age was associated with the odds of having the most CVD risks. Males were
associated with higher odds of having hypertension and tobacco smoking, whereas females
were more likely to have hypercholesterolemia, obesity, and physical inactivity. Those who
worked as manager & senior officials, clerical workers and services & sales workers were
physically inactive, while workers from the lower educational level were more likely to smoke
tobacco. Workers in the public sector were more likely to have a higher prevalence of
diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking and obesity than workers in the
private sector.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: This study highlighted that working people in Malaysia have
significant CVD risks which vary according to socio-demography and occupational
characteristics.

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