Health Complaints in Bandung City Decreased by 3.24% in 2020

The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported that 28.13% of the population in Bandung City, West Java, experienced health complaints during the last month of 2020. This figure is down 3.24% compared to the previous year, which was 31.37%.

Based on gender, a smaller percentage of men in Bandung City experienced health complaints in the last month, at 26.08%. Meanwhile, 30.2% of women in Bandung City reported health complaints during the last month.

The percentage of Bandung City residents experiencing health complaints fluctuated between 2015 and 2020. The lowest percentage occurred in 2016, at 26.99%. The highest percentage was in 2018, at 33.86%.

BPS defines health complaints as disturbances to physical or mental conditions, including accidents that disrupt daily activities. Common health complaints include coughs, headaches, diarrhea, asthma, and toothaches.

A higher percentage of residents experiencing health complaints indicates a lower level of public health in a region. Conversely, a lower percentage of residents reporting illness can indicate an improvement in the region's health status.