The 5 most deadly diseases in Indonesia (what are the symptoms?)

Having a healthy life and a 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. In fact, what are the deadliest diseases in Indonesia that need to be watched out for? Here's the explanation.

List of the deadliest diseases in Indonesia

Quoted from various sources, here are the five most deadly diseases that commonly occur in Indonesia and their symptoms. Let's peel each disease.

1. Stroke

Based on survey results Sample Registration System (SRS) Indonesia in 2014, stroke is the number one deadly disease in Indonesia. As many as 21.1 percent of stroke cases ended in death in the past year.

Stroke is a nerve function disorder and bleeding that occurs in the blood vessels of the brain suddenly, quickly, and continues to get worse. This causes symptoms in the form of paralysis of the face and limbs, speech is not fluent and unclear, vision problems, and so on.

Judging from the results of the 2013 Basic Health Research, the incidence of stroke occurred from the age of 45 years and over. However, the highest stroke cases occurred in the age group 75 years and over by 67 percent.

Even though you are still young, it does not mean you can be free from the risk of stroke. Especially if you belong to a risk group, such as overweight or obese, a hobby of consuming alcohol, having high cholesterol problems, and so on.

Therefore, maintain a healthy lifestyle and do regular check-ups to ensure that your body is in a healthy condition.

2. Coronary heart disease

After stroke, the second position of the deadliest disease is coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a non-communicable disease that occurs due to an unhealthy lifestyle and environment. For example, the habit of eating foods high in saturated fat, drinking alcohol, smoking, obesity, and so on.

Judging from the Data and Information Center belonging to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2013, the number of coronary heart disease cases in Indonesia continues to increase by 7 to 12.1 percent of the total population of Indonesia. Coronary heart disease is mostly found in adult and elderly groups, namely those aged 45-54 years (2.1 percent), 55 to 64 years (2.8 percent), and 65-74 years (3.6 percent).

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3. Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is included in the top three of the deadliest diseases in Indonesia. Based on WHO data in 2013, diabetes mellitus accounts for 6.5 percent of deaths in Indonesia's population.

Not only adults, children and adolescents can also get diabetes. This is because the Ministry of Health's Data and Information Center in 2013 revealed that the population aged 15 years and over reached 1.5 to 2.1 percent. In fact, it is estimated that this figure continues to increase every year.

Therefore, prevent diabetes early by limiting sugar intake and regular exercise. Don't forget to check your blood sugar every day to keep your blood sugar levels normal.

4. Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis or TB is a contagious infectious disease caused by TB germs (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) which enter through breathing. The main symptoms of tuberculosis are cough for two weeks or more, cough with phlegm mixed with blood, shortness of breath, decreased appetite, and fever for more than one month.

Tuberculosis is the fourth deadliest disease in Indonesia. The reason is, according to data from WHO in 2014, the number of deaths due to tuberculosis continues to increase, it is even estimated that more than 100,000 cases each year.

In fact, TB can be completely cured as long as you take TB medication regularly. This medicine should be taken continuously for 6 to 12 months to prevent the growth of the 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, this hypertension can interfere with the function of other organs such as the heart and kidneys, which then leads to complications.

Hypertension is not a disease that can be underestimated. The reason is, according to the Ministry of Health's Center for Heart Health Situation Data and Information, complications of hypertension cause around 9.4 percent of deaths worldwide each year. Hypertension causes about 45 percent of deaths from heart disease and 51 percent of deaths from strokes.

Most cases of hypertension in Indonesia are caused by the habit of eating foods high in saturated fat and salt. So, limit these types of food and check your blood pressure regularly to prevent the possibility of 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 weakness, severe headaches, nosebleeds, palpitations, chest pain, and visual disturbances.