Transcript 1 MALAYSIA CLINIC

Correct use of computer posture
and
healthy lifestyle
bring
Malaysia to the
N owadays, In this modern world context, we have become
dependent towards technology.
The greatest invention of all time, computers, has become
so important in our daily life that it is inseparable for
us
…Especially in this quick-paced society, computer
does bring convenience to us
Many Malaysians spend ENDLESS HOURS
sitting in front of their computers.
Many health
swings
problems and mood
had occur due to incorrect postures of using
computer
and Laziness
attitude of the users
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 Angina
o Chest pain
o Shortness of breath
o Palpitations
o A faster heartbeat
o Weakness or dizziness
o Nausea or vomiting
o Sweating
Shortness
of Breath
Chest
pain
Sweating
Source: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/cad/cadsymptoms.aspx
LINIC
MALAYSIA
was established on 16th 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 RM1 for treatment and
medication. Non-citizens are charged RM15
Perform simple
procedures
Provide advice
and health
education
Follow-up treatment of
stabilized chronic
disease
Treatment of mild
ailments
Infectious disease
notification
50 Branches of Malaysia
Clinics in Malaysia
Did you have a
good posture of using
computer
and
healthy lifestyle
"Lifestyle and prevention are
always the better strategy to
keep away from the disease.”
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.
Thus, good and correct postures is 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
Work Surface Height
Desktop Layout
Lighting for Visual Display Units (VDUs)
Glare and Reflection
Chair
Document Holder
Using a Mouse
Keyboard Equipment and Radiation
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 right postures when
using computer .
So that, we can avoid the health
problems.
Let’s we use the Healthy body and
harmony mind to contribute our
country.
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