<![CDATA[Berdasarkan data WHO tahun 2019, prevalensi hipertensi global mencapai 22%, namun hanya kurang dari seperlima yang melakukan pengendalian tekanan darah. Pada 2018, kasus hipertensi tercatat sebanyak 972 juta jiwa (26,4%). Di Kabupaten Lampung Tengah, tahun 2016, dilakukan pengukuran tekanan darah pada 1.560 penduduk. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa Fakultas Kesehatan Universitas Mitra Indonesia pada 19 Januari 2024 di Balai Desa Pujo Basuki, Lampung Tengah. Sasaran kegiatan adalah penderita hipertensi, dengan tahapan berupa persiapan alat, penyuluhan melalui video dan leaflet, serta pemeriksaan tekanan darah. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat mengenai hipertensi, pencegahannya, komplikasi, serta penerapan pola hidup sehat. Kegiatan ini berdampak positif dalam mendukung upaya pengendalian hipertensi di masyarakat. --- According to WHO data, the global prevalence of hypertension in 2019 was 22%, with less than one-fifth making efforts to control it. In 2018, cases reached 972 million or 26.4% globally. In Central Lampung Regency, 2016 data recorded blood pressure measurements on 1,560 individuals. A community service activity was conducted by lecturers and students from the Faculty of Health, Mitra Indonesia University on January 19, 2024, at Pujo Basuki Village Hall. The activity targeted hypertensive residents of Pujo Rahayu Village and included preparation of health tools, educational materials (video and leaflet), blood pressure checks, counseling, and distribution of souvenirs. The program titled “Efforts to Control Hypertension Through Education and Health Checks” resulted in improved public understanding of hypertension, its prevention, complications, and healthy lifestyles. This activity had a positive impact on all participants.]]>
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