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September 10, 2025Journal of Community Empowerment

Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening as a Preventive Measure for Degenerative Diseases in the Elderly

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DDDevita DiatriLJLourensya Berta JoharlinaDKDwi Agus Kurniawan

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Overview

Health checks for blood pressure and cholesterol reveal high rates of hypertension and dyslipidemia in elderly, indicating a need for ongoing health education.

Key Points

  • 84.2% of older women screened were diagnosed with hypertension, highlighting a significant health risk in the elderly population.
  • 63.2% of the participants reported high cholesterol levels, indicating a prevalent issue among the elderly that requires urgent attention.
  • The integration of health education with routine screenings promotes early detection and preventive measures among older adults.
  • Sustaining similar community services is crucial due to the high prevalence of degenerative diseases like hypertension and dyslipidemia.

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Diatri et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23ed7b210217d64793f6chttps://doi.org/10.15294/jce.v5i1.29646
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