Suraya Abdul-Razak
Biographic Data
| ID | 6780730 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Suraya Abdul-Razak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Suraya |
| FAMILY NAME | Abdul-Razak |
| SIGNATURE | ABDUL-RAZAK S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hospital Sungai Buloh |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5376-2509 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
To increase the awareness of oral hygiene among community dwelling older adults
Background: The Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 estimates that oral diseases affected 3.5 billion people worldwide, with untreated dental caries being among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases. If left untreated, it could lead to pain, swelling, and eventual tooth loss. Tooth loss results in changes in diet, impairment of speech, and reduces one’s quality of life. A 2016 study found that almost 1 in 3 Singaporeans aged 60 and above d…
The Malaysian HEalth and WellBeing AssessmenT (MyHebat) Study Protocol
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been a burden to many developing countries for decades, including Malaysia. Although various steps have been taken to prevent and manage CVD, it remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The rising prevalence of CVD risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes, overweight and obesity is the main driving force behind the CVD epidemic. Therefore, a nationwide health study coined as …
Prevalence and factors associated with lipid-lowering medications use for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases among Malaysians
LLM use among high CVD-risk individuals in the primary prevention group, and also among individuals with existing CVD was low. While CVD risk factors and global cardiovascular risk score were positively associated with LLM use, sociodemographic disparities were observed among the less-educated, rural residents and low-income earners. Measures are needed to ensure optimal and equitable use of LLM
The Prevalence of Limited Health Literacy and Its Associated Factors among Elderly Patients Attending an Urban Academic Primary Care Clinic in Malaysia
Limited health literacy (HL) is linked to many negative health outcomes, including poor self-management of chronic diseases and medication adherence among patients. There are a lack of data regarding HL in the elderly population in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of limited HL levels and its associated factors among elderly patients in an urban academic primary care clinic in Selangor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was …
Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and socio demographic determinants of hypertension in Malaysian adults
Hypertension is common in the Malaysian adults. The control of hypertension has increased over the years but is still quite low. Public health measures, as well as individual interventions in primary care are crucial to reduce their risk of developing complications
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Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and socio demographic determinants of hypertension in Malaysian adults
Hypertension is common in the Malaysian adults. The control of hypertension has increased over the years but is still quite low. Public health measures, as well as individual interventions in primary care are crucial to reduce their risk of developing complications
The Prevalence of Limited Health Literacy and Its Associated Factors among Elderly Patients Attending an Urban Academic Primary Care Clinic in Malaysia
Limited health literacy (HL) is linked to many negative health outcomes, including poor self-management of chronic diseases and medication adherence among patients. There are a lack of data regarding HL in the elderly population in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of limited HL levels and its associated factors among elderly patients in an urban academic primary care clinic in Selangor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was …
The Malaysian HEalth and WellBeing AssessmenT (MyHebat) Study Protocol
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been a burden to many developing countries for decades, including Malaysia. Although various steps have been taken to prevent and manage CVD, it remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The rising prevalence of CVD risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes, overweight and obesity is the main driving force behind the CVD epidemic. Therefore, a nationwide health study coined as …
Prevalence and factors associated with lipid-lowering medications use for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases among Malaysians
LLM use among high CVD-risk individuals in the primary prevention group, and also among individuals with existing CVD was low. While CVD risk factors and global cardiovascular risk score were positively associated with LLM use, sociodemographic disparities were observed among the less-educated, rural residents and low-income earners. Measures are needed to ensure optimal and equitable use of LLM
To increase the awareness of oral hygiene among community dwelling older adults
Background: The Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 estimates that oral diseases affected 3.5 billion people worldwide, with untreated dental caries being among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases. If left untreated, it could lead to pain, swelling, and eventual tooth loss. Tooth loss results in changes in diet, impairment of speech, and reduces one’s quality of life. A 2016 study found that almost 1 in 3 Singaporeans aged 60 and above d…
Environmental health (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins (3 works) · Epidemiology (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Diabetes mellitus (2 works)