More awareness on women’s health

Women still have limited knowledge on cultivating a healthy lifestyle, as seen by a study which found that less than 50% of them go for a pap smear, said Women, Family and Community Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Faizah Mohd Tahir.
The study conducted by the National Family Planning and Development Board was an indication of a need to create more awareness on women's health, she told a press conference on the Health and Lifestyle exhibition from Sept 23 to 25 yesterday.
About 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
A health symposium will also be held where medical experts will speak on topics such as plastic surgery, sexual health, nutrition and hair loss.
Exhibition director Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar hoped the public would not have the misconception that the exhibition and symposium were only for women.
“It is for the whole family. We hope the women will bring their husbands and children as well,” she said.
Free medical check-ups such as bone scans, breast screening and vision tests will also be available.
For tickets to the symposium, please call 03-2161 0951.
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