The idea of subjecting an elderly  person - the grandfathers and grandmothers in our lives - to abuse or neglect is an abhorrent one. And yet, elder abuse does occur with horrifying frequency around the world - hence, the annual commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June to shine a spotlight on this grievous violation of the rights of older people. Family medicine specialist Associate Prof Dr Fadzilah Hanum Mohd Mydin, from the Prevent Elder Abuse and negleCt initiativE (PEACE) Team, University of Malaya, joins us to discuss elder abuse prevalence in Malaysia, and how we can better recognise and prevent this problem.



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The idea of subjecting an elderly&nbsp; person - the grandfathers and grandmothers in our lives - to abuse or neglect is an abhorrent one. And yet, elder abuse does occur with horrifying frequency around the world - hence, the annual commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June to shine a spotlight on this grievous violation of the rights of older people. Family medicine specialist Associate Prof Dr Fadzilah Hanum Mohd Mydin, from the Prevent Elder Abuse and negleCt initiativE (PEACE) Team, University of Malaya, joins us to discuss elder abuse prevalence in Malaysia, and how we can better recognise and prevent this problem.Image credit: Shutterstock

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Doctor in the House: Protecting Older Adults From Abuse and Neglect 

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In Malaysia, it is estimated that about one in 700 babies is born with a cleft lip or palate. If your baby is born with a cleft, you may be distressed and anxious about whether your child will be able to feed well and grow normally. Dr Darsha Meyyappan, specialist orthodontist, joins us to explain more about the treatment of cleft lip and palate. Find support from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clapam.org.my/">Cleft Lip and Palate Association Malaysia.</a>Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Geography determines whether or not you receive treatment for cancer, and whether you will suffer painfully or live with a good quality of life. This is a fact of the cancer divide, placing the disproportionate burden of cancer deaths and disabilities on the developing world. How do we dismantle the barriers to cancer care in low- and middle-income countries, and ensure that cancer isn’t a death sentence because of where you live or how poor you are? We speak to Dato’ Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, and HE Dr Wahid Ali Said Al Kharusi, President &amp; Chairperson, Oman Cancer Association, in conjunction with the National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2024.Image Credit: Oman Cancer Association Facebook

Doctor in the House: Protecting Older Adults From Abuse and Neglect

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