Journal of Public Health Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 01 (2023): Journal of Public Health Sciences

Determinants of the Incidence of Hypertension in Indonesia

Nina Nurjanah (STIKES Respati Tasikmalaya)
Isyeu Sriagustini (STIKES Respati Tasikmalaya)
Wuri Ratna Hidayani (STIKES Respati Tasikmalaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Feb 2023

Abstract

Indonesia is ranked first in non-communicable diseases (185,857 cases). The prevalence of hypertension based on the age of the elderly was 34.1% and increased by 7.6% from the previous year. This study aims to explain the factors that can be changed by the incidence of hypertension in the elderly aged 60 years in Indonesia. Research based on literature studies using Google Scholar. Accordingto the eligibility criteria, 7 articles were obtained according to the topic. The results of the study explained that the factors that can be changed are smoking habits, activity,stress, salt consumption, coffee consumption and diet. These factors have a relationship with the incidence of hypertension.

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JPHS

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Journal of Public Health Sciences is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing original and high-quality papers in all aspects of the science and practice of public health. As an academic exchange media, scientists and researchers can know the up-to-date trends and seek valuable sources. The ...