TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Heart disease or cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world which results in 18.7 million people dying every year. In Indonesia, data from the 2018 Basic Health Research or Riskesdas shows that at least 15 out of 1,000 people in Indonesia suffer from heart or cardiovascular disease.
There are many causes of heart disease. Starting from smoking habits, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, to air pollution. Heart and Blood Vessel Specialist, Vito A. Damay said, the heart is one of the organs of the body that has been working since in the womb until the end of life. Therefore, it is important to keep it healthy.
“Eat nutritious food, avoid sugar, salt, and excessive fat. Take supplements or multivitamins if needed, and keep regular health checks by consulting a doctor through telemedicine facilities or visiting health facilities for further treatment,” said Vito. “Take care of your health from a young age because this is a long-term investment.”
General Chairman Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI), Esti Nurjadin said, technology makes it easier to get information about health and obtain health services through virtual consultations. In a pandemic situation, according to Esti, telemedicine is a means to connect to doctors safely without face to face.
“With technology, we can also monitor and measure blood pressure, heart rate, and monitor activities while doing activities independently through smart devices that are widely circulated,” said Esti. Modern equipment and applications on mobile phones available in the market can help monitor health on a regular basis.
Head of Communication and Promotion of the Indonesian Heart Foundation, Mela Sabina said, heart now it is not only experienced by the elderly or the elderly, but also attacks young people. “The high prevalence of heart disease in Indonesia is mostly caused by an unhealthy lifestyle,” he said.
Therefore, Mela continued, it is important to continue to monitor health conditions regularly by using smart devices that can be operated independently. For example, there are smart watches or bracelets with features to measure the frequency and targets of various types of physical activity. “Technology like this can be a reminder when we are living a bad lifestyle,” he said.
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