The Hepatitis a virus, the disease remains endemic in Indonesia. Because the diseasehas a
wide range of transmission method. Starting from the contagion of
the flies up tothe use of syringes and having sex.
However, Deputy Health Minister Prof Ali Gufron Mukti said
that in some areas, the lack of latrines or toilets to defecate is
one major reason Indonesia is still a region ofendemic Hepatitis.
"Just imagine, there are areas near Jakarta
that only 60 percent of its residents havefamily latrines. That
is, 40 percent have no toilets, dont have a WC. So the defecationcarelessly is
still quite a lot, "explained Wamenkes when found after a
NationalConsultation event Hepatitis Virus at the Hotel Borobudur,
Jalan Lapangan Banteng Selatan No. 1, Jakarta, Thursday (26/6/2014).
At least the toilets So Reason Hepatitis is
still Endemic in Indonesia
As is well known, especially for hepatitis A and
E, disease transmission is done via fecaloral process. The transfer
of the virus from feces (stool) into humans through
theintermediary of flies that alighted in the food.
In addition to the lack of latrines, access
to clean water in Indonesia are still in the stage
of worrying. Wamenkes says that only 60 percent of the people
of Indonesia who have access to clean water.
"Therefore, a clean and healthy living behaviours must
be carried out on a regular basis.Eat a snack, don't lightly guarded. Most
importantly remember that hepatitis is a disease that can
be prevented and treated, "said Wamenkes.
Investigation of data Kemenkes, in Indonesia there
are an estimated 28 million people with hepatitis B and
c. Meanwhile based on basic health Research 2007, the
prevalence of Hepatitis B in Figure 9.4 percent, and Hepatitis
C by 2.1 percent.
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