THE RELATIONSHIP OF SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION WITH HYPERTENSION INCIDENT RATE IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES KARAWANG BEACH

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of hypertension will continue to increase sharply, it is predicted that in 2025 as many as 29% of adults worldwide will be affected by hypertension, in Indonesia hypertension is the third cause of death for all ages after stroke (15.4%) and tuberculosis (7.5%), with the number reaching 6.8%. Excessive seafood consumption can increase cholesterol in the blood, which can cause a person to develop hypertension. This study aims to determine the relationship between seafood consumption and hypertension incident rates in the Karawang Coastal Community. Methodology: This research is quantitative research with cross sectional methods. The sample in this research is the community that resides in the Pakis Region, especially in RT 04 RW 06 and RT 01 RW 07 Tanjung Pakis Village, totaling 86 respondents. The sampling technique uses total sampling. The data analysis technique uses Chi-square. Research findings: The research results show that there is a relationship between seafood consumption and the incidence of hypertension in Karawang Beach coastal communities with a p value of 0.000<0.05. Recommendation : Researchers recommend that local health officials plan measures to prevent seafood over-eating habits through health education to the people living in Karawang Coastal Area.