Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Lansia Melalui Edukasi Kesehatan Dan Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Dalam Pengendalian Hipertensi Pada Lansia

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Hypertension is a problem that needs to be watched out for, because there are no specific signs of hypertension and some people still feel healthy to carry out their usual activities. This is what makes hypertension a silent killer. The prevalence of hypertension continues to increase, one of which is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Hypertension that is not treated properly has a high risk of complications including stroke, pulmonary edema, attacks. In addition, complications of hypertension can cause death if not treated immediately. One of the efforts to prevent complications of hypertension is to control blood pressure regularly. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase the knowledge of the elderly regarding hypertension through counseling as an effort to prevent hypertension. This activity was attended by 38 people apart from providing counseling, this activity carried out blood pressure, glucose and uric acid checks. Through this activity it is hoped that control Prevention of hypertension can be done by the elderly by adjusting diet and lifestyle and activities.