Having Non-Communicable Diseases, People Should Be More Careful

Member of the National Task Force Public Communication Team, dr Reisa Broto Asmoro (Photo: BNPB Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The spread of COVID-19 is still a world problem, including Indonesia. Apart from the rapid rate of transmission, the most severe impacts can cause death. Until now a vaccine has not been found.

A member of the National Task Force Public Communications Team, Dr. Reisa Broto Asmoro, said the transmission of COVID-19 can attack anyone. Referring to data from the Ministry of Health, people who have a history of non-communicable diseases or PTM will be very dangerous if contracted.

At least, there are seven non-communicable diseases that will worsen the condition of a person infected with COVID-19. Among them, hypertension, diabetes, mellitus or diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, and cancer.

"People who suffer from this non-communicable disease will be a vulnerable group if infected with COVID-19. This is because this has the potential to become a comorbid or comorbid disease and this is what causes the high number of fatal cases due to COVID-19," said Reisa at Graha BNPB, Jakarta. , Wednesday, July 8.

So, those who have a history of non-communicable diseases are advised to apply three things in their daily life. First, of course they have to maintain their body condition with high nutritious food and munitions.

Then, continue to adopt a healthy lifestyle, and always consult a doctor regarding your body condition. In fact, for those who have recovered from these diseases, continued Reisa, they are still encouraged to consult regarding their physical condition.

By doing these three things, at least it will reduce the fatal impact or even not catch COVID-19.

"Staying routine health checks to doctors. Consultation with doctors if possible with assistance because medical or online consultation is of course sought with doctors who already know our medical records," said Reisa.