Lifestyle Diseases Surge in Indonesian City: Hypertension and Diabetes Top the List
Kediri City, Indonesia, is grappling with a significant increase in lifestyle-related diseases, with hypertension and diabetes mellitus leading the alarming surge. According to the Kediri City Health Service, these conditions dominated health concerns throughout 2024.
The sheer number of cases is staggering. By November 2024, a total of 18,046 hypertension cases were recorded, followed closely by 7,519 cases of diabetes mellitus. Other prevalent conditions included 6,587 cases of non-pneumonia acute respiratory tract infections (ARI), 1,811 cases of tuberculosis (TB), 247 cases of dengue fever, and 235 cases of HIV. The HIV cases included residents both from within and outside Kediri City.
Hendik Supriyanto,Head of the Disease Control and Eradication Program (P2P) at the Kediri City Health Service,highlighted the concerning trend: “The diseases that dominate or are the highest so far are non-communicable diseases,the first of which is hypertension. The highest incidence of hypertension during 2004 until November 2024 has been recorded as 18,046 cases. The second frequency is diabetes or diabetes which is also high in second place with a total of 7,519. It is possible that the causes of both diseases are related to lifestyle. Such as diet and rest patterns, activities.”
Supriyanto’s statement underscores the critical link between lifestyle choices and the rise of these chronic illnesses. He emphasized the importance of proactive measures to combat this growing health crisis. The alarming statistics serve as a stark reminder of the need for increased public health awareness campaigns focusing on healthy eating, regular exercise, and stress management—strategies crucial for preventing and managing these conditions.
The situation in Kediri City mirrors a global trend, highlighting the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide.The U.S. faces similar challenges with rising rates of hypertension and diabetes, emphasizing the need for preventative healthcare initiatives both domestically and internationally.
Supriyanto added that an unhealthy lifestyle contributes significantly to the progress of these diseases. He stressed the importance of physical activity in improving metabolism and reducing the risk of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
