Respiratory Infections (ISPA) Were the Most Common Diseases Suffered by Residents of Tuban Regency in 2020
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Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), also known as ISPA, were the most prevalent illnesses among the population of Tuban Regency in 2020. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) recorded that 19.5% of Tuban Regency's population suffered from ISPA.
The next most common illness among Tuban residents was bone and joint diseases (including rheumatism), affecting 14.56% of the population. Primary hypertension affected 11.77% of Tuban's population.
Gastritis affected 11.18% of Tuban's population, while diabetes mellitus affected 7.5% of the regency's residents.
According to the Tuban Regency Health Office (Dinkes), ISPA is the most common illness during the dry season. ISPA is caused by viruses that attack the nose, respiratory tract (trachea), and even the lungs.
High blood pressure in Tuban Regency is prevalent among young people due to unhealthy lifestyles. To address this, the Tuban Regency Health Office provides free cholesterol, blood sugar, and uric acid check-ups.
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