VOICED : Thai doctors battle cancer causing fish dish

Coy Plae, a popular dish from Thailand's Issan region, poses health risks due to parasites causing liver cancer. The northeast of Thailand reports the highest cases globally, with 20,000 deaths annually. Local doctors are raising awareness and conducting mass screenings to detect early cases. Health officials advise cooking the dish thoroughly to kill parasites, but changing traditional eating habits is challenging.

What is the main health risk associated with eating Coy Plae?

• Diabetes

• Kidney failure

• Liver cancer

• Heart disease

Which region in Thailand has the highest reported cases of liver cancer?

• Central Thailand

• Western Thailand

• Southern Thailand

• Northeast Thailand

What is the estimated number of people at risk of liver cancer in Thailand's northeast?

• 2 million

• 4 million

• 6 million

• 8 million

What method are health officials promoting to reduce the risk of parasite infection from Coy Plae?

• Drying it

• Freezing it

• Cooking it thoroughly

• Eating it raw

What challenge do health officials face in encouraging safer eating practices?

• Lack of cooking facilities

• Limited access to clean water

• Resistance to changing traditional habits

• High cost of cooking