Major Causes of Death: 4 Deadly Diseases in Indonesia
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May 19, 2025 | 10:50 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin revealed four diseases that cause the most deaths in Indonesia. The four diseases are stroke, heart disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
"These chronic diseases do not directly cause death, but they can slowly kill," said Budi during a health discussion forum on Prabowo's Health Vision in Jakarta, Saturday, May 17, 2025.
1. Stroke
Stroke is the disease with the highest death rate in Indonesia, with around 300,000 people dying each year due to this condition. The main cause of the high stroke death rate is the lack of individual monitoring of their health conditions.
Many patients are late in recognizing the early symptoms of stroke, leading to delayed medical treatment. This condition often results in stroke being detected only when it is already in a severe and difficult-to-treat stage.
2. Heart Disease
Heart disease ranks second as the leading cause of death in Indonesia. Data from the Ministry of Health shows that the death rate due to heart disease reaches 95.68 per 100,000 population.
The main risk factors contributing to this disease include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and unhealthy eating habits. Heart disease develops over time and requires consistent risk management to be controlled.
3. Cancer
Cancer is a chronic disease that ranks third in the list of the highest causes of death in Indonesia. This disease does not cause immediate death, but it develops slowly and can cause severe organ damage. Cancer management requires early diagnosis and treatment to improve the chances of survival for patients.
4. Kidney Disease
Kidney disease ranks fourth on the list of the deadliest diseases. Kidney failure usually causes gradual organ damage over 4 to 5 years. Symptoms of kidney disease will only appear after the organ damage is quite severe. A significant decline in kidney function can lead to death if not given proper and timely treatment.
The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Health has launched the Free Health Check (CKG) program as an effort to prevent and early detect these diseases. This program aims to increase public awareness in maintaining health and detecting diseases early.
Up to now, around 5 million people have undergone health checks through this program. The government's goal is to reach 40 million people by the end of 2025 and 280 million people in the next five years.
Dede Leni Mardianti contributed to the writing of this article
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