The Proportion of Starch Tuber Consumption Patterns and Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus

Frantiska Febryanti; Demsa Simbolon; Amorita Azzah Ramadhan; Antika Oktianasari; Dera Putri Noprianti; Fitri Hertipa; Fenti Nirmalasari; Najwa Fristha Yantri

doi:10.35910/icohpj.v5i0.976

Frantiska Febryanti Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Demsa Simbolon Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Amorita Azzah Ramadhan Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Antika Oktianasari Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Dera Putri Noprianti Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Fitri Hertipa Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Fenti Nirmalasari Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia
Najwa Fristha Yantri Departement of Nutrition, Bengkulu Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Bengkulu, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35910/icohpj.v5i0.976

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Starch tubers, Hypertension

Abstract

Background: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are major health problems in Indonesia. Consumption of starch tubers, such as cassava and sweet potatoes, has the potential to affect blood sugar levels and blood pressure. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the proportion of starch tuber consumption and the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus based on data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey (IHS).

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design with aggregate data from 38 provinces in Indonesia. Bivariate analysis used the Spearman correlation test.

Result: The results showed that consumption of starch tubers > 1 time per day and < 3 times per month had a significant relationship with the prevalence of hypertension (p = 0.00; p = 0.00) and diabetes mellitus (p = 0.00; p = 0.00). On the other hand, consumption of 1–6 times per week did not show a significant relationship with both diseases. The higher the proportion of starch tuber consumption, the lower the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Conclusion: This study concluded that the overall consumption of starch tubers in Indonesia is low. Especially consumption of starch tubers in weekly periods in urban areas on the incidence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. A nutritional education program policy is needed to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.