Head of the Jakarta Health Office Ani Ruspitawati, in a statement here on Sunday, said obesity is closely related to the risk of NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.
The statement referred to the results of a health screening conducted among ASNs in the Jakarta Provincial Government, which found that 62.09 percent were categorized as obese.
Of the 62.09 percent identified as obese, 40.03 percent were classified as obesity level I or body mass index (BMI) of 30-40, and 22.06 percent as obesity level II or BMI ranging between 40.1-50, she explained.
The screening program, conducted in 2024, involved 9,936 civil servants.
The examination included measurements of BMI, blood pressure, physical fitness, and random blood glucose levels. In addition to physical health, mental health aspects were also assessed.
Using the SRQ-29 instrument from the World Health Organization (WHO), the screening found that 15.03 percent of the ASNs were indicated to have potential mental health issues, ranging from mild emotional symptoms to sleep disturbances.
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“Although this is not a formal medical diagnosis, it is an important signal that calls for further consultation with professionals,” Ruspitawati said.
In terms of physical fitness, only 9.6 percent of the ASNs were classified as having good or very good fitness levels based on the Rockport Walk Test, which assesses cardiorespiratory fitness.
The majority were categorized as "moderate to poor," showing the need to increase physical activity in the workplace.
In response, the Jakarta Provincial Government is committed to improving the health of civil servants to enhance the quality of public service.
One of the efforts is the Jakarta BERJAGA (Move, Work, Exercise, and Be Happy) program, which promotes healthy lifestyles.
The program encourages ASNs and the general public to walk at least 7,500 steps a day for 21 consecutive days.
This program also aims to reduce the risk of NCDs such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer, while also promoting early detection of psychological issues that are often overlooked.
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