Dr Nur Azam Md Yusof, a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidate from the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, was awarded the Best Oral Presentation Award (Social Gerontology) at the National Conference on Ageing 2026 (NCA2026), held from 19 to 21 October 2026 at the KLGCC Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Organised by the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing®), Universiti Putra Malaysia, NCA2026 brought together researchers, policymakers, and professionals from various disciplines to explore emerging issues and solutions related to population ageing. The conference, themed “Intersectionality and Inequities in Later Life: Advancing Health, Social and Technological Solutions for Ageing,” provided a platform for sharing research and strengthening collaboration to address the challenges of an ageing society.
Dr Nur Azam presented his research titled “Association Between Social Vulnerability and Frailty Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Malaysia,” conducted under the supervision of Professor Dr Noran Naqiah Mohd Hairi, Professor Dr Choo Wan Yuen, and Dr Tan Chin Lung. Drawing on data from the Malaysian Ageing and Retirement Survey (MARS), the study found that individuals with higher social vulnerability were more likely to experience frailty, even after accounting for age, sex and ethnicity. The findings underscore the importance of addressing social circumstances alongside medical needs in efforts to promote healthy ageing.
The award recognises the scientific value of this research and its contribution to understanding the role of social vulnerability in healthy ageing. Participation in the conference also provided an opportunity to share research findings with a wider audience and contribute to ongoing discussions on population ageing in Malaysia.
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