Alzheimer’s can also be caused by bad habits at a young age.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – A neurologist, Dr Pukovisa Prawiroharjo of the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Medicine, said the disease Alzheimer’s it can be caused from illness to a history of collision.
“There are several factors Alzheimer’s disease risk such as being hit hard, genetic or hereditary, hypertension, diabetes and other risk factors for blood vessel problems, “Pukovis said, Wednesday (9/21/2022).
On the other hand, Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by: bad habits at such a young age to smoke to underline, explained Professor of FK UNIKA Atma Jaya, Prof. Dr. Dr. Yuda Turana. “The cause is multifactorial. It means that there are many risk factors. What is important to note is that Alzheimer’s is often considered a disease of the elderly. Always think about the age factor when we are old. Although several studies make it clear. what you do at a young age or early in life becomes a risk factor in old age.
Furthermore, Yuda also explained some of them vascular disease can trigger Alzheimer’s. For example, hypertension, diabetes and even obesity. “Well, the factors are some vascular diseases. Like hypertension, diabetes, obesity. Physical inactivity also the meaning No move how’s that Yes. Then stress, smoking, including hearing loss, are also major risk factors for cognitive decline. Even alcohol and head injuries. “
The risk factor for head injury is also a factor that needs to be considered in Indonesia. The reason is that there are still many motorcyclists, especially two-wheelers who do not pay attention to the importance of wearing a helmet. “Head injuries are also a problem in Indonesia, although I don’t have the data yet. But we can imagine. The cases of head injuries must be quite high because there are many motor vehicles, especially two-wheelers, and the culture of the helmet among young people are still small, “said Yuda.
Additionally, it turns out that a person’s psychological factors can also trigger the onset of Alzheimer’s. For example, feeling unappreciated, stressed, depressed, even people who often think negatively. Sleep disturbances can also be a factor in Alzheimer’s disease.
Yuda said mental health problems such as feeling lonely and unappreciated can also increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, as can negative thoughts that often affect daily life. “For example, the child has good grades, think for sure cheater, get money by thinking about the results of corruption. The main thing is repetitive negative thinking towards oneself and others it affects, “he said.
Therefore, Yuda also appealed to the public to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, increasing social activities such as joint sports, acting and so on.
“It was a risk factor. No there is a protective factor. The protective factor is people who carry out many social activities, usually parents do acting, social gathering, sports together, mental, physical, spiritual activities. how’s that. So it means increasing the protective factors, avoiding the risk factors, “she said.
