Correct use of computer posture an healthy lifestyle bring Malaysia to the

N owadays, In this modern world context, we have become

dependent

towards technology.

T he greatest invention of all time,

computers

, has become so

important

in our daily life that it is

inseparable

for us … E specially in this quick-paced society, computer does bring

convenience

to us

Many Malaysians spend

ENDLESS HOURS

sitting in front of their computers. had occur due to Many

problems incorrect postures

of using computer

health

and

mood swings

and

Laziness attitude

the users of

Top 10 killer Diseases

 Heart diseases  Cancer  Stroke   Chronic lower respiratory diseases Accidents  Diabetes  Alzheimer's disease  Influenza and pneumonia  Kidney disease  Septicemia (blood infection) Source: http://www.sigmapharma.net/HG_TopDiseases/index.htm

is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability.

narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself.

This is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It’s the major reason people have heart attacks.

Risk and Factor of CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Smoking High blood pressure Being overweight and not exercising

Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease

o o o o Angina Chest pain Shortness of breath Palpitations Chest pain Shortness of Breath o o dizziness o o A faster heartbeat Weakness or Nausea or vomiting Sweating Sweating Source: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/cad/cadsymptoms.aspx

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was established on 16 th September 2010 to provide

basic medical services

for illnesses and injuries to provide

fast

and

cheap treatment

for the poor citizen Malaysia

citizens

are charged treatment and medication.

citizens

are charged

Non RM15 RM1

for

Provide advice and health education Perform simple procedures Treatment of mild ailments Follow-up treatment of stabilized chronic disease Infectious disease notification

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Did you have a good posture of using computer and healthy lifestyle

" Lifestyle and prevention are always the better strategy away from the disease.” to keep

Prevention

Eat a healthy diet Keep our weight in check Exercise Don't smoke

FOOD PYRAMID

Nowadays Malaysia's technology advance, Many people spends more time for using the computer to surf internet or do works.

Bad postures will lead the resulting of health problems.

Such as eye strain, electromagnetic radiation, Obesity, muscle and joint problems, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, overuse injuries of the hand.

important to the computer users and to avoid the health problems.

Posture, Environment and Ergonomic Tools that we should concern Keyboard Placement Screen Placement Posture and Environment during Keyboarding Use Chair Using a Mouse Radiation Work Surface Height Desktop Layout Lighting for Visual Display Units (VDUs) Glare and Reflection Document Holder Keyboard Equipment and

The following images is to identify the right and wrong postures during using the computer

Keep your back straight Don’t slouch.

Keep your shoulders back and relaxed. Don’t hunch your shoulders

Let your feet sit flat on the floor Don’t tuck your feet under your chair.

Stretch often. Take a break at least every hour.

Don’t stay in the same position for long hours.

Use your PC in brightly lit areas. Avoid using your PC in low light conditions.

Use document holder to hold document when typing.

Avoid tucking your chin and looking down at the desk, sparing you neck and eye strain

Use a wrist rest Don’t let your wrist rest below the keyboard or mouse

Use an ergonomic and adjustable chair Avoid uncomfortable and nonadjustable chair

Dear all the Malaysians, Let us keep the

postures

So that, we can

avoid

the health problems.

right

when using computer .

Let’s we use the Healthy body and harmony mind to contribute our country.

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