Ng Yit Han

Dr Ng Yit Han is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. He completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) with Distinction and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health at Universiti Malaya, reflecting his strong academic grounding within the department.

Dr Ng has expertise in biostatistics and epidemiology, with a focus on applying advanced statistical modelling to inform public health and clinical decision-making. He is proficient in analytical tools such as SPSS, JAMOVI, and R, and has experience in handling complex datasets and developing predictive models.

His research interests centre on non-communicable diseases, particularly the role of lifestyle and occupational factors in shaping health outcomes. His doctoral work involved the development of a Healthy Lifestyles Index and its application in predicting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus risk among teachers in Malaysia.

Dr Ng is actively involved in teaching, research supervision, and methodological support for postgraduate students, contributing to strengthening analytical capacity and evidence-based practice in public health.