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Characteristic n (%) Sex Male 7 (44) Female 9 (56) Age, years <50 5 (31) 50–60 5 (31) >60 6 (38) Ethnic group Chinese 11 (69) Malay 2 (13) Indian 2 (13) Ceylonese 1 (6) Highest education level Primary 6 (38) Secondary 2 (13) Diploma or high school 5 (31) University 3 (19) Type of housing 1–3 room public housing apartment 2 (13) 4–5 room public housing apartment 12 (75) Condominium or private property 2 (13) Need to pay tax last year? Yes 9 (56) No 7 (44) Received medical subsidy? Yes 6 (38) No 10 (63) NCDs T2DM 10 (63) HTN 10 (63) HLD 15 (94) T2DM + HTN + HLD 7 (44) Othersa 6 (38) Total number of NCDs ≥4 3 (19) 3 8 (50) 1 or 2 5 (31) aOthers included obesity, gout, osteoarthritis, and hypothyroidism. HLD = hyperlipidaemia. HTN = hypertension. NCD = non-communicable disease. T2DM = type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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