Heart Disease At A Young Age, Routine Screening Becomes An Effective Prevention Step

Illustration of heart disease (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Heart disease, which used to be more often associated with parents, is now a serious threat to young people.

According to data from BPJS Kesehatan, the cost of treating heart disease in Indonesia in 2023 will reach a very astonishing amount, which is Rp. 17.62 trillion. Based on this data, nearly 25 percent of cardiovascular heart cases are now occurring in individuals under the age of 35.

"The trend of increasing cases of heart disease at a young age is really worrying," said Dr. Wanto, M.Kes, Director of Charitas Hospital KM 7, as quoted by Antara.

The increase in the prevalence of heart disease among young people is closely related to a modern, unhealthy lifestyle. Lack of physical activity, unbalanced diet, and high stress are the main factors causing it.

"Patients often come in emergency conditions because they do not realize how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle," he added.

Health experts now recommend the younger generation to conduct regular health checks to prevent more serious complications.

Early examination plays an important role in identifying heart disease in the early stages, enabling faster and on target treatment.

"Public health checks, including monitoring cholesterol levels, are very important to prevent complications in the future," explained Dr. Ripka Renaldi, MM, MARS, Deputy Medical Director & Medical Supporter of Charitas Hospital KM 7.

To reduce the number of cases of heart disease among young people, cooperation from various parties is needed, including the government, medical personnel, and the community itself.

By adopting a healthy lifestyle and routinely conducting health checks, it is hoped that the number of heart disease events in Indonesia can be significantly reduced.