PEMERIKSAAN DAN PENYULUHAN KADAR KOLESTROL SEBAGAI PENCEGAHAN DINI HIPERTENSI, STROKE DAN ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE DI DESA SINDANGSARI KECAMATAN LEUWIGOONG KABUPATEN GARUT

Abstrak

Increased levels of cholesterol in the blood are the main precusors associated with coroner's
artery disease, sudden death syndrome and atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a common
disorder caused by fat, cholesterol, and calcium deposits in the lining of the arteries. The purpose
of examination and cholesterol levels in Sindangsari Village, Leuwigoong Subdistrict, Garut
Regency is: Knowing cholesterol levels in the community, Increasing public knowledge about the
dangers and complications of high cholesterol levels, Providing knowledge General and specific
symptoms when cholesterol levels in the blood are high, provide knowledge about handling when
indicated high cholesterol levels, socialize a healthy lifestyle to the community for the prevention
of high cholesterol levels, The implementation method used is the examination of cholesterol
levels in the community and direct public education during the examination to the citizens, namely
as many as 60 people. From this community service activity can be concluded, the extension and
extension of cholesterol is very beneficial for the cisereuh village community. The information
conveyed is better understood by the public because of communicative methods with the
achievement of 86% understanding of the material provided and 14% less understanding of the
material. The data obtained is more accurate in describing the condition of the cholesterol levels
of the community Kp. Cisereuh Ds Sindangsari Kec Leuwigoong.