Pencegahan Penyakit Tidak Menular Pada Lansia Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Desa Penyangkringan, Weleri, Kendal
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Kata kunci: gula darah, lansia, penyakit tidak menular, tekanan darah
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Background: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), often known as degenerative diseases, are diseases that develop as a result of a decrease or change in the activity of cells in the body. As people age, their physiological capabilities decline, resulting in the appearance of several NCDs such as hypertension and diabetes. Objective: Conduct health education and PTM screening examinations for elderly residents to raise awareness of the risks of PTM among residents, particularly the elderly. Method: The program was held at the Penyangkringan Village Hall in Weleri District, Kendal Regency, Central Java Province, to reach out to all elderly residents of Penyangkringan Village RT 01 RW 03. The activity stages included approach, preparation, NCD education, health tests such as blood pressure and blood glucose checks, and evaluation. Result: After receiving the educational materials, 26 participants' average score increased by 35 points (40.2%). The individuals' average blood pressure was 160/94mmHg (high blood pressure), and their average blood glucose level was 179g/dL (high blood glucose). Conclusion: There was an increase in knowledge after health education about NCDs was carried out. The elderly residents of Penyangkringan Village has blood pressure and blood sugar levels that are above normal, with an average of 160/94mmHg for blood pressure and 179g/dL for blood glucose.
Keywords: blood sugar, elderly, noncommunicable disease, blood pressure
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Putri, Gela Setya Ayu; Agita, Serly; Romantir, Maya; Putri, Aisya, "Pencegahan Penyakit Tidak Menular Pada Lansia Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Desa Penyangkringan, Weleri, Kendal," Jurnal Inovasi dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia, vol. 3, no. 4, Oct. 2024.