Upaya Peningkatan Kesehatan Dalam Siklus Kehidupan Manusia Melalui Pemeriksaan Asam Urat Pada Kelompok Lansia Di Posbindu Widuri, Mampang, Pancoran Mas, Depok

Abstract

: Abstract : The aging process experienced by the elderly often causes degenerative diseases, one of which is gout. It is known that high prevalence of gout occurs at the age of 75 years and over and is more often experienced by women with a percentage of 8.46% compared to men with a percentage of 6.13%. Gout is the most common arthritis that appears with symptoms of swelling, redness, pain, hot sensations and often interferes with movement. The Health Office of the City of Depok stated that gout arthritis (a disease of gout) is one of the most common diseases of the top 10 diseases that occur in the elderly in Depok City. Preliminary studies show that there are still many elderly people who have never had their uric acid levels checked. This needs special attention because if the uric acid levels in a person's body are not known, it can result in a decrease in physical condition and affect the activities of the elderly. The uric acid examination was carried out on 33 ordinary elderly people in the work area of Posbindu Widuri RW 08, Mampang, Pancoran Mas District, Depok. These elderly need a health effort that facilitates them to determine the health status of uric acid levels in the blood. Examination of uric acid in the elderly lasted for three hours at Posbindu Widuri. The elderly take turns being checked for vital signs, checked for uric acid and given health education. The results of the examination showed that the percentage of elderly people in the Posbindu Widuri working area with high uric acid levels was 39.4%. The evaluation is carried out by looking at the results of the uric acid examination that has been carried out. The results of the activity show that there are still many elderly people who have high uric acid levels. Personal education is given to the elderly with high uric acid test results in order to improve lifestyle so that uric acid levels in the blood return to normal levels. Promotive and preventive education is also given to the elderly who have normal uric acid levels so that they can maintain their health condition