Contents:
- Medical Video: Top 5 Deadliest Diseases
- List of the deadliest diseases in Indonesia
- 1. Stroke
- 2. Coronary heart disease
- 3. Diabetes mellitus
- 4. Tuberculosis
- 5. Complications of hypertension
Medical Video: Top 5 Deadliest Diseases
Having a healthy and long life is certainly everyone's hope. But in reality, humans are always faced with the possibility of getting sick. Ranging from minor illnesses to chronic diseases that are dangerous and deadly. Indeed, what are the deadliest diseases in Indonesia that need to be watched out? Here's the explanation.
List of the deadliest diseases in Indonesia
Quoted from various sources, the following are the five deadliest diseases that are common in Indonesia and their symptoms. Let's peel each of the diseases.
1. Stroke
Based on survey resultsSample Registration System(SRS) Indonesia in 2014, stroke is the number one deadliest disease in Indonesia. As many as 21.1 percent of stroke cases end in death in the past year.
Stroke is a disorder of nerve function and bleeding that occurs in the brain's blood vessels suddenly, quickly, and continues to get worse. This causes symptoms such as facial paralysis and limbs, speech is not smooth and unclear, visual disturbances, and so on.
Judging from the results of the 2013 Basic Health Research, many strokes occur from the age of 45 and above. However, the highest stroke cases occurred in the 75 year old age group and over 67 percent.
Although still young, that does not mean you can be free from the risk of stroke. Especially if you belong to a risk group, such as being overweight or obese, hobby of consuming alcohol, having high cholesterol problems, and so on.
So, keep a healthy lifestyle and do regular checks to make sure your body's condition remains healthy.
2. Coronary heart disease
After a stroke, the second most deadly disease is occupied by coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is one of the non-communicable diseases that occurs due to unhealthy patterns of life and environment. For example, eating habits high in saturated fat, drinking alcohol, smoking, obesity, and so on.
Viewed from the Data and Information Center of the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health in 2013, the number of cases of coronary heart disease in Indonesia continued to increase by 7 to 12.1 percent of the total population of Indonesia. Coronary heart disease is found in many adult and elderly groups, namely 45-54 years old (2.1 percent), 55 to 64 years (2.8 percent), and 65-74 years (3.6 percent).
Because the number of cases of coronary heart disease continues to increase, the government urges the public to hold the SMART guidelines. SMART consists of cperiodically health care, efix cigarette smoke, rdo physical activity, diet healthy and balanced, iadequate rest, and kelola stress. These steps can help you avoid risk factors for coronary heart disease early.
3. Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is one of the three deadliest diseases in Indonesia. Based on WHO data in 2013, diabetes mellitus accounted for 6.5 percent of deaths in the population of Indonesia.
Not only adults, children and adolescents can be affected. Because the 2013 Data and Information Center of the Ministry of Health revealed that the number of people aged 15 years and above reached 1.5 to 2.1 percent. In fact, this figure is estimated to continue to increase every year.
Therefore, prevent diabetes early on by limiting sugar intake and exercise routines. Don't forget to check blood sugar every day to keep your blood sugar levels normal.
4. Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis or tuberculosis is a contagious infectious disease caused by TB germs (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) which enters through breathing. The main symptoms of tuberculosis are coughing two weeks or more, coughing with phlegm mixed with blood, shortness of breath, decreased appetite, and fever more than one month.
Tuberculosis is among the deadliest diseases in Indonesia in the fourth position. Because, according to data from the WHO in 2014, the number of deaths from tuberculosis continues to increase, even estimated at more than 100,000 cases each year.
Actually, TB can be completely cured provided you take TB medication regularly. This drug must continue to be taken for 6 to 12 months to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
5. Complications of hypertension
Hypertension is a risk factor for heart disease characterized by an increase in blood pressure above the normal threshold or more than 120/80 mmHg. If allowed to continue to rise, hypertension can disrupt the function of other organs such as the heart and kidneys, which then trigger complications.
Hypertension is not a disease that can be underestimated. The reason is, according to the Center for Heart Health Situation Data and Information of the Ministry of Health, complications of hypertension cause around 9.4 percent of deaths worldwide each year. Hypertension causes around 45 percent of deaths from heart disease and 51 percent of deaths from stroke.
Most cases of hypertension that occur in Indonesia are caused by eating habits high in saturated fat and salt. Therefore, limit the type of food and check your blood pressure regularly to prevent possible hypertension as early as possible.
By detecting the risk of hypertension early, you can avoid the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Signs of hypertension include body weakness, severe headaches, nosebleeds, heart palpitations, chest pain, and vision problems.
