Exploring Public Health Issues in Indonesia

3.         Socioeconomic factors, such as poverty, low education, and limited access to health services.

4.         Genetic factors, such as a family history of certain diseases.

5.         Infectious factors, such as the spread of infectious diseases and lack of access to vaccinations.

These factors can impact the health of individuals, families and the community as a whole. Therefore, it is necessary to address these factors in order to improve public health. Some of the efforts that can be made include increasing knowledge about health, improving the environment, increasing access to health services, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

IMPACT

Public health issues can have a significant impact on individuals, families and society as a whole. Here are some of the impacts that can occur:

1.         Mental health impacts: The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, has worsened the mental health condition of the community. Neurological mental disorders and prevalence rates of mental disorders have increased 1-2 times compared to pre-COVID-19 conditions.

2.         Socio-economic impact: Public health issues can affect the social and economic conditions of the community, such as poverty, low education, and limited access to health services.

3.         Environmental impact: Environmental factors such as air, water, and soil pollution can cause various diseases.

4.         Behavioral impact: Lack of knowledge about health, smoking, lack of physical activity and unhealthy diet can lead to health problems.

5.         Infection impact: The spread of infectious diseases and lack of access to vaccinations can cause significant health impacts on communities.