Obesity is the leading cause of many chronic diseases in the world.

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, 1 in 2 Malaysians are overweight or obese. Why is this happening and how is it associated with our eating behaviour? Dr. Kirubakaran shares his views on the ‘cause and effect’ of the obesity pandemic, how our eating habits have changed and its effects on our health.

Consultant General, Breast, Endocrine & Bariatric Surgeon.

Dr. Kirubakaran is a surgeon who specializes in managing people living with obesity and their medical conditions using a multidisciplinary approach. He believes in treating his patients holistically and advocates health awareness and preventive medicine.

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