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By, Tuah RH Panji Pribadi*
DISEASE Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a medical condition that occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary blood vessels) become narrowed or blocked, which can cause various heart problems, including heart attacks.
Reporting from the World Health Organization, the main cause of death worldwide, which claims around 17.9 million lives every year, is caused by heart and blood vessel disease. Deaths in Indonesia due to coronary heart disease reached 651,481 people per year, consisting of stroke 331,349 deaths, coronary heart disease 245,343 deaths, hypertensive heart disease 50,620 deaths.
Aceh, as one of the provinces in Indonesia which is rich in natural and cultural beauty, apparently has serious problems in terms of heart health. Data shows that Aceh is on the list of the top 10 contributors to cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessels) at the national level.
This is certainly very worrying considering that Aceh is one of the special regions in Indonesia which is able to attract many tourists so that in every corner of Aceh there are coffee shops as a culinary destination for coffee lovers.
As a coffee export commodity that is quite large in Indonesia, of course Acehnese people often consume coffee so that many coffee shops are scattered in Aceh which are in great demand by parents and young people, especially Gen Z who often drinking coffee with his friends. Consumptive behavior towards coffee is coupled with vape, Modern cigarettes for Gen Z, which have become a ‘cool’ lifestyle for young people, are causing cardiovascular disease to increase, making Aceh one of the top 10 national cardiovascular sufferers.
Coronary heart disease, what are the factors?
A number of factors contribute to the high rate of coronary heart disease, including air pollution, fine particles and chemicals contained in air pollution can enter our respiratory tract. This can cause inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract, which in turn can trigger a cardiovascular system response.
In long-term exposure, air pollution can cause systemic inflammation in the body which can affect the blood vessels and tissue in the heart, increasing the risk of atherosclerotic plaque (fatty plaque) deposition in the coronary arteries. This plaque can cause narrowing of the coronary arteries and ultimately result in coronary heart disease.
Smoking can increase levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, which can result in the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque (fatty plaque) in the arteries. This plaque causes narrowing of the coronary arteries, inhibits blood flow to the heart muscle, and ultimately causes coronary heart disease.
Components such as nicotine in cigarettes can increase blood pressure, which forces the heart to work harder. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and can damage the coronary blood vessels.
Next bad news for coffee addicts, coffee is a drink that contains a lot of caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that can increase heart rate. This occurs because caffeine affects the sympathetic nervous system, which increases cardiac activity and increases the heart rate. For most people, this increase is temporary and not harmful.
However, in more sensitive individuals or with existing heart conditions, caffeine can trigger arrhythmias (heart rhythm disturbances). Caffeine can also increase blood pressure, especially after consuming large amounts or if a person has a sensitivity to caffeine. This increase in blood pressure is temporary, but in individuals with high blood pressure or hypertension, caffeine can increase the risk of heart problems.
Coffee’s health effects can also be influenced by what is added to it, such as sugar and cream. Drinking coffee with a lot of sugar or cream can lead to an increased risk of obesity and diabetes, both of which are risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Eat a lot of junk food, a lot of junk food contains high levels of saturated fat and trans fat. Saturated fat can increase levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the blood, which is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Trans fats, which are often found in hydrogenated oils used in fast food frying, have also been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Junk food, especially fast food such as burgers and fried foods, often contains high levels of cholesterol.
Excessive cholesterol consumption can cause the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries, which can inhibit blood flow to the heart. Apart from that, fast food and junk food often contain high levels of sugar (especially in fizzy drinks and sweet snacks) and high levels of salt. High sugar levels can cause insulin resistance and obesity, both of which are risk factors for CHD. High salt consumption can cause an increase in blood pressure, which is also a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Rarely exercising, physical activity helps burn calories and body fat. Lack of physical activity can cause excess fat to accumulate in the body, including fat around internal organs (visceral fat). Visceral fat can release chemicals that damage arteries and trigger inflammation, which is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Exercise helps the body use insulin more efficiently, which allows glucose (blood sugar) to enter cells better.
Lack of physical activity can lead to insulin resistance, which can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a strong risk factor for CHD. Lack of physical activity can also cause blood vessels to narrow and harden (atherosclerosis), which can inhibit blood flow to the heart.
How to Change Your Parents’ Lifestyle?
Changing parents’ lifestyles to avoid coronary heart disease (CHD) is an important step in maintaining their heart health. CHD is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and lifestyle factors play a large role in its development. The following are several steps that parents can take to change their lifestyle for better heart health, namely by quitting smoking because smoking is a major risk factor for CHD and stopping smoking is the first step that must be taken. Furthermore, adopting a healthy diet can contribute greatly to preventing coronary heart disease.
A balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol is key. This includes consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and lean meats. Regular physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, controls blood pressure, and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. Parents can look for a type of exercise that suits their abilities, such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming or yoga, and do it regularly.
Furthermore, weight management because obesity is a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease. Parents can adopt strategies to maintain a healthy weight, such as controlling food portions, avoiding overeating, and ensuring that calorie intake meets the body’s needs. Then manage stress: Parents can look for ways to manage stress, such as meditation, relaxation, or taking up hobbies they enjoy.
Parents should monitor their blood pressure regularly. If high blood pressure is detected, steps should be taken to control it, including changes to diet and physical activity and consultation with a doctor.
Apart from that, educating the public about the risks of heart disease and how to prevent it is an important step. This must start from the older generation who have minimal information. It is also important to carry out outreach in small villages. Local governments and non-governmental organizations can promote healthy lifestyles, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, and regular exercise. Special gymnastics activities for mothers and fathers are also interesting to do so that parents want to move, not just sit.
Then improving air quality through reducing pollution will help protect heart health. The activity of planting trees with the community can make people move actively, get to know more people, can make them happier and is beneficial for heart health.
Apart from that, adults and the elderly must undergo regular health checks to detect risk factors for heart disease early. Parents should be role models for their children, teaching them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle from an early age. From small things, for example regularly consuming fruit and vegetables, stopping smoking and educating children about the importance of maintaining health.
Gen Z Lifestyle, how to change it?
Generation Z (Gen Z), which consists of individuals born between the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, has the potential to adopt a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the future.
There are several steps that Gen Z can take to maintain their heart health and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, including maintaining a balanced diet. Eating balanced and healthy food is the key to maintaining heart health.
Gen Z can avoid fast food, snacks high in sugar and salt, and prioritize fresh and natural foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fish and lean meat. Avoid energy drinks that are high in sugar and added sugar. Gen Z can get into the habit of reading nutrition labels on food and beverage products to monitor the amount of sugar and salt they consume.
Apart from that, Gen Z can also do physical activity together with their friends. Physical activity is a key component in maintaining heart health. Gen Z may look for physical activities they enjoy, such as cycling, brisk walking, swimming or playing sports. Regular physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, improves cardiorespiratory capacity, and controls blood pressure.
Then Gen Z must completely avoid smoking and drug use. Smoking is one of the main risk factors for coronary heart disease, and drug use can have a negative impact on heart health. Lastly, reduce stress, managing stress is important to maintain heart health. Gen Z may look for ways to deal with stress, such as meditation, yoga, exercise, or hobbies they enjoy.
Aceh has serious challenges in terms of cardiovascular disease, but with joint efforts and lifestyle improvements from parents to Gen Z, this problem can be overcome. It is important to educate the public about the risks and preventive measures and support positive changes in daily lifestyle.
Thus, Aceh can be an example of how high awareness of heart health and a healthy lifestyle can bring positive changes to the welfare of society as a whole. Remember that these preventive measures will not only reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, but will also improve your general well-being. It is important to start these healthy habits early in order to maintain your heart health in the future.
*The author is a Master of Public Health Student, Faculty of Medicine, Syiah Kuala University
2023-10-15 09:35:28
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