Insidensi Penyakit Hipertensi pada Petani di Kecamatan Sigi Biromaru Sulawesi Tengah

Abstract

One occupation that is directly exposed to pesticides is farming. Although pesticides can increase the amount and quality of agricultural products, the cholinesterase enzyme's activity may be inhibited by the chemicals they contain. Acetylcholine is broken down in part by the cholinesterase enzyme. Acetylcholine will build up in the blood arteries if this enzyme is blocked, which may cause peripheral pressure to rise and lead to hypertension. Examining the prevalence of hypertension among farmers who had extensive pesticide exposure was the goal of this investigation. Purposive sampling combined with a cross-sectional design is the method used in this study. A total of fifty farmer samples were collected. Descriptive analysis is used in data analysis. According to the study's findings, the researchers' average blood pressure readings were 138/87 mmHg, with a standard deviation of 18.77 (TDS) and 12.99 (TDD). According to these findings, pre-hypertension has already occurred in most farmers who are often exposed to pesticides.