[Sri Lanka] - 80% of Sri Lanka s annual deaths triggered by non-communicable diseases

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Ministry of Health states that 80% of the annual deaths occurring in Sri Lanka are caused by non-communicable diseases and related
that population suffer from High Blood Pressure, as per the health records.Surveys have revealed that the main reason for this situation is
due to the lack of exercise, according to the Health Ministry.Meanwhile, the physical wellness unit established in the Ministry of Health
premises was recently declared open by the Secretary of the Ministry of Health Dr
Palitha Maheepala
The Health Ministry highlighted that plans are underway to establish similar physical wellness units in government hospitals as well, in the
future.