Community Service: Healthy Village for the Prevention of Non- Communicable Diseases in Galung Maluang Village, Bacukiki District, Parepare City, South Sulawesi in 2024

Abstract

Community service activities are part of the Tridharma of higher education which is carried out in the community as part of the application of further research activities. The increase in non-communicable diseases in all areas in Indonesia is due to lifestyle changes that are instantaneous. The method carried out in this activity is by lectures, simulations, and discussions related to non-communicable diseases. In the implementation of the activity, there are so many questions. After conducting counseling activities and discussions, the level of their understanding related to knowledge and prevention of noncommunicable diseases is around above 90% very understanding. The next follow-up plan is blood tests related to diseases or health problems experienced by teachers and students.