Screening Hiperlipidemia Melalui Pemeriksaan Kolesterol Total di Kelurahan Sendangmulyo

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Latar Belakang: Hiperlipidemia merupakan kondisi peningkatan kadar lipid dalam darah yang dapat disebabkan oleh gangguan metabolisme, pola makan tidak sehat, obesitas, serta penyakit metabolik seperti diabetes melitus. Di Indonesia, prevalensi peningkatan kolesterol total mencapai 35,9%. Hiperlipidemia berperan dalam patogenesis aterosklerosis yang menjadi faktor risiko utama penyakit kardiovaskular. Deteksi dini hiperlipidemia diperlukan untuk mencegah komplikasi lebih lanjut. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan skrining kadar kolesterol total pada masyarakat Kelurahan Sendangmulyo, Kota Semarang. Metode: Pelaksanaan mencakup anamnesis singkat, pemeriksaan tekanan darah, dan pemeriksaan kolesterol total menggunakan alat ukur pada masyarakat Kelurahan sendangmulyo. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 27 Oktober 2023 dan melibatkan 20 partisipan. Hasil: Menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas peserta adalah perempuan (85%) dan sebanyak 70% terdeteksi mengalami hiperlipidemia. Hasil: Menunjukkan tingginya angka kejadian hiperlipidemia di masyarakat. Kesimpulan: Deteksi dini melalui pemeriksaan kolesterol total sangat penting dilakukan secara berkala. Diperlukan edukasi mengenai gaya hidup sehat serta tindak lanjut medis untuk mengurangi risiko komplikasi kardiovaskular akibat hiperlipidemia.

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Abstract

Background: Hyperlipidemia is a condition characterized by elevated levels of lipids in the blood, which can result from metabolic disorders, unhealthy dietary patterns, obesity, and underlying diseases such as diabetes mellitus. In Indonesia, the prevalence of elevated total cholesterol has reached 35.9%. Hyperlipidemia plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Early detection of hyperlipidemia is essential to prevent further complications. This community service activity aimed to conduct total cholesterol screening among residents of Sendangmulyo Subdistrict, Semarang City. Methods: The implementation included brief anamnesis, blood pressure measurement, and total cholesterol examination using a portable cholesterol meter. The activity was conducted on October 27, 2023, involving 20 participants. Results: showed that the majority were female (85%) and 70% were found to have hyperlipidemia. These findings indicated a high prevalence of hyperlipidemia in the community. Conclusion: Activity emphasizes the importance of regular early detection through total cholesterol screening. Health education and medical follow-up are necessary to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications caused by hyperlipidemia.