Today-Nov 18

A national health survey found that binge drinking was a habit seen particularly among people aged between 18 and 39. Chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes were also on the rise. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure, and hyperlipidaemia or high blood cholesterol were also on the rise when compared to 2017.  These were among the findings from a national population health survey released on Thursday (Nov 18), which tracks the health and risk factors, as well as lifestyle practices of Singapore residents aged 18 to 74 between July 2019 and March 2020. The survey findings will be used by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board to track progress towards national health targets and for planning and evaluation of health policies, programs and healthcare services, MOH said. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/national-survey-shows-people-singapore-smoked-less-2020-more-turned-booze