The lifestyle of cewek tepi jalan poses several health risks. With limited access to healthcare services and health education, these young women are vulnerable to various health problems. Some of the key health concerns include:

"Cewek tepi jalan" is not an identity; it is a survival strategy in a broken system. Malaysian lifestyle and health discourse must shift from moral judgment to public health reality. These women are not just statistics—they are neighbors suffering from treatable diseases, trauma, and exclusion.

The physical and psychological toll of this lifestyle is significant, particularly for those in urban poor (B40) categories: