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Society 2 months ago
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Free health screening to shift focus to treatment
The Health Ministry is prioritizing treating hypertension, hyperglycemia and high cholesterol as the conditions may lead to noncommunicable diseases such as stroke, kidney failure and other cardiovascular diseases that can be fatal.
Society 5 months ago
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Nationwide screenings uncover early signs of hypertension in children
Around 663,000 schoolchildren screened this year in the government’s free health check program were found to have high blood pressure, raising concern over underlying conditions such as kidney damage linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods.
Society 1 year ago
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More than 8 million take government’s free birthday checkups
Around two-thirds of people participating in the free birthday health screening are women, according to the Health Ministry, with health workers detecting dental problems, hypertension, diabetes and obesity as the top four health issues found during the checkups.
Academia 2 years ago
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Screening for a healthier Indonesia under Prabowo
While the country has made strides in addressing challenges like maternal mortality, stunting and infectious diseases, data shows that NCDs such as IHD, stroke and diabetes have become the leading causes of death and disability.
Society 2 years ago
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Food additive limit lauded, but clearer plans, messages urged
To limit the consumption of salt, sugar and fat, the government will limit food additives in processed and instant foods, a move aimed at reducing the risk of obesity and noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes that have been burdening the country.
Indonesia 5 years ago
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New study highlights rise in hypertension prevalence, gaps in treatment
The number of people living with high blood pressure in Indonesia has generally increased in the past three decades, but the condition remains largely untreated, according to a recently published international study.
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