A healthy family is the key to a brilliant nation's successor. That is why the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia has set 12 indicators of a healthy family. Has your family fulfilled it? Check out the following article to find out more details.
By definition, a healthy family is a family in which each individual is in a prosperous condition, both physically and mentally, so that they can live normally socially and economically among other communities. To achieve this, of course there are standards that must be achieved first by a family.
12 Healthy Family Indicators According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health
There are several aspects that need to be considered to achieve a healthy family, including maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable disease conditions, the home environment and its surroundings, mental health, and lifestyle.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health breaks down these aspects into 12 indicators of a healthy family. Here is the explanation:
1. Families participate in the Family Planning (KB) program
Not only limiting the number of children in the family, the family planning program also aims to ensure that every child gets sufficient breast milk and optimal parenting so that they can become healthy and intelligent children.
In addition, family planning programs can also reduce the risk of maternal and infant mortality and prevent unplanned pregnancies, so as to maintain family welfare.
2. Mother gives birth in a health facility
Adequate health facilities will support a safe delivery process and minimize the risk of pregnancy complications. After giving birth, the mother will also have a place to check on her health and that of her baby on a regular basis. In this way, the safety and health of mothers and children will be guaranteed.
3. Babies get complete basic immunizations
Immunization of children is very important to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases that can be fatal for them, such as polio, measles, and diphtheria. To get mandatory immunization, you can take your child to the posyandu, health center, or hospital.
4. Babies get exclusive breast milk (ASI)
The superiority of breast milk (ASI) as a source of infant nutrition is no longer in doubt. Breast milk can protect babies from various diseases and support optimal body and brain development, so that they grow into healthy and intelligent children. That is why exclusive breastfeeding plays a big role in forming a healthy family.
5. Toddlers get growth monitoring
The baby's weight needs to be weighed every month, from birth to 5 years of age. This is important to ensure that the growth and development of children is always good, and to detect early if there are disturbances in their growth.
6. Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis receive treatment according to standards
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that can reduce the quality of life of a person and his family. Tuberculosis that is not treated properly is at risk of causing severe lung damage and transmission to those closest to it.
Therefore, if there are family members who experience symptoms of tuberculosis, such as coughing for more than 3 weeks, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, cold sweat, and drastic weight loss, immediately take them to the doctor for treatment.
7. Hypertensive sufferers take medication regularly
Hypertension is a chronic disease that is often overlooked because it often has no symptoms. Even so, the impact that occurs due to hypertension can be fatal, ranging from heart attacks to strokes. This of course will affect the condition of a family, especially if it happens to the head of the family.
Therefore, if there is a family member who suffers from hypertension, remind him to always adopt a healthy lifestyle, take medication regularly according to doctor's recommendations, and carry out regular check-ups.
8. People with mental disorders receive treatment and are not neglected
Mental disorders can not only significantly reduce the quality of life of sufferers, but also their families. However, this disease can actually be cured as long as it is handled properly and as early as possible.
Therefore, if there is a family member who has signs of a mental disorder, such as changes in emotions or behavior, accompany and persuade him to immediately go to a psychiatrist to get the right treatment.
9. No family members smoke
We all know that cigarette smoke contains many toxic substances for the body. Even if only one person smokes in the house, the smoke can be inhaled by other family members and make them passive smokers.
You need to understand that being a passive smoker is as dangerous as being an active smoker. So, if someone in your family smokes, don't give up trying to persuade and help them quit. If he can't, remind him to smoke outside.
10. The family is already a member of the National Health Insurance (JKN)
By becoming a member of the JKN program organized by BPJS Health, all family members can get health services that suit their needs, without having to think about costs. This can also take care of the family's financial situation
11. Families have access to clean water
Clean water facilities are very important to maintain family health from various infectious diseases. To make this happen, make sure the water source you use at home is not flooded or polluted with various dirt and pollutants.
12. Families have access to or use healthy latrines
Having access to proper sanitation and healthy latrines is also an important indicator in realizing a healthy family. For this reason, every family member is required to always defecate and urinate in the latrine or toilet. Apart from keeping the environment clean and odorless, this step can also help prevent infectious diseases.
To create a healthy family is not easy. However, think about the long-term effects. By fulfilling the indicators above, the quality of life for you and your family will be maintained, even for the next generation.
You need to know that the healthy family program is also part of the puskesmas program. So you can ask for help from your local health center doctor if you have difficulty fulfilling the indicators above.
