Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial in preventing various health issues, particularly hypertension, or high blood pressure, which can be triggered by poor dietary choices. With factors like psychological stress, dietary intake, alcohol consumption, age, obesity, and congenital heart diseases contributing to this condition, the prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia has reached 34.1% according to the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data. What’s alarming is the shift in cases from the previously dominant age group of over 55 years old to individuals aged between 30 and 40 years old.
To shed light on the importance of routine monitoring in combating the potentially fatal consequences of hypertension, Dr. Ivan Kunardi, a Medical Practitioner from Good Doctor Technology Indonesia, emphasizes the significance of regular blood pressure checks. Dr. Ivan recommends frequent self-monitoring of blood pressure at home due to the relaxed and calm environment, leading to more accurate results. He highlights the availability of various blood pressure monitoring devices in the community, making it easier for individuals to keep track of their health status.
However, Dr. Ivan stresses the importance of selecting the right health devices for home use. He suggests opting for certified blood pressure monitoring devices to ensure accurate results and early detection of health issues. “This is essential to guarantee appropriate treatment to prevent serious conditions in the future,” he adds. According to the Indonesian Hypertension Doctor Association data, individuals in Asia are more susceptible to hypertension due to genetic sensitivities to salt. Dr. Ivan recommends reducing hypertension risks by monitoring blood pressure at home, limiting salt intake, and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
The high prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia, including West Java, has prompted Omron to establish an Experience Center in Bandung in partnership with Mitra Care. This initiative aligns with Omron’s commitment to enhancing access to quality healthcare devices and superior services in Indonesia. The Director of Omron Healthcare Indonesia, Tomoaki Watanabe, emphasizes that Omron provides health devices that support heart health and overall public health in Indonesia. Omron products have become a staple for doctors in managing hypertension effectively, aiming to improve disease prevention and management efforts.
The Omron Experience Center in Bandung offers a range of Omron products directly to consumers, including digital blood pressure monitors and thermometers. Additionally, customers can benefit from healthcare device servicing, calibration services, and product demonstrations. Omron, a Japanese healthcare company, manufactures digital blood pressure monitors, body composition monitors, nebulizers, pain management devices, and digital thermometers. Their latest innovation, Omron Complete, combines a blood pressure monitor and EKG in a single device, catering to the evolving needs of healthcare monitoring.
