Public Health
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine — Volume 7(2): 2007, Pages 53–58
Last reviewed: March 2026
Key Findings
- This article was published in Volume 7, Issue 2 of the Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine in 2007, representing an early contribution to the journal’s archive.
- The MJPHM has served as Malaysia’s primary platform for public health research since its establishment, covering topics ranging from epidemiology to health systems.
- Articles from this period reflected the Malaysian public health landscape during a time of significant healthcare system development and epidemiological transition.
- This archived page preserves the historical scholarly record and ensures continuity of access to MJPHM’s published research.
About This Archived Article
This page represents an article originally published in Volume 7, Issue 2 of the Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM) in 2007, spanning pages 53 to 58. The MJPHM has been a vital platform for the dissemination of public health research relevant to Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region since its inception.
The Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
The MJPHM is published under the auspices of Malaysian public health institutions and serves as a peer-reviewed forum for original research, reviews, and commentaries on public health issues. The journal covers a comprehensive range of topics including epidemiology, health services research, occupational health, environmental health, community medicine, and health policy. It has played an instrumental role in building the evidence base for public health practice and policy in Malaysia.
Volume 7, Issue 2 of the MJPHM was published in 2007, a period when Malaysia was experiencing significant developments in its healthcare system. The country was actively working toward strengthening its primary healthcare infrastructure, expanding NCD prevention programmes, and addressing emerging public health challenges including infectious disease outbreaks and the health impacts of rapid urbanisation.
Public Health Context in Malaysia (2007)
The year 2007 represented an important period in Malaysian public health. The country’s healthcare system was managing the dual challenges of continuing infectious disease threats — including dengue fever, tuberculosis, and newly emerging infections — while simultaneously confronting the rising burden of non-communicable diseases driven by lifestyle changes, urbanisation, and an ageing population. Malaysia’s healthcare spending was approximately 4.3% of GDP during this period, with the public sector providing the majority of primary and preventive care services.
Research published in the MJPHM during this era contributed to the evidence base informing Malaysia’s national health policies, including the Ninth Malaysia Plan (2006–2010), which emphasised strengthening preventive healthcare, reducing health disparities between urban and rural populations, and improving the quality and accessibility of public health services.
Historical Significance
Early volumes of the MJPHM contain foundational research that has informed subsequent public health practice in Malaysia. Studies from this period established baseline epidemiological data, documented the effectiveness of health interventions, and identified emerging public health priorities that have continued to shape research and policy agendas. The preservation and accessibility of these historical records is essential for understanding the evolution of public health in Malaysia and for providing context for contemporary research.
Accessing the Original Article
This page serves as a reference point for the original PDF article that was previously hosted on the MJPHM website. As part of the journal’s transition to a modernised digital platform, all historical articles are being made accessible through HTML-based archival pages. Researchers interested in the full original text are encouraged to consult university library databases, the MJPHM editorial office, or academic indexing services such as Google Scholar for access to the complete published article.
Note on Archived Content
The findings and recommendations in articles from this period should be interpreted in the context of the evidence and healthcare environment that existed at the time of publication. Medical knowledge, clinical guidelines, and public health practices evolve continuously, and readers are advised to consult current literature and guidelines for the most up-to-date information on any health topic discussed in historical publications.
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine. 2007;7(2):53–58. [Archived article]