<![CDATA[Self-medication for degenerative diseases among the public, particularly in the elderly group, without good knowledge will worsen public health conditions. Unhealthy lifestyles and vital signs (VS) that never been monitored by health workers can exacerbate or contribute to the risk of degenerative diseases. This study aimed to provide an understanding of the importance of awareness of self-medication, routine VS monitoring, and lifestyle improvement to reduce morbidity and mortality related to degenerative diseases. The methods used were VS monitoring (blood pressure and pulse), interviews, self-consultation, and counseling. Most participants were categorized in the elderly group (74.19%) who experienced degenerative diseases, including dyslipidemia (48.39%), hypertension (35.48%), diabetes mellitus (29.03%), stroke (19.35%), and heart disease (19.35%). From the results of VS identification, most of the participants (54.84%) had hypertension, and the other 48.39% had normal pulse rates. Based on lifestyle identification, most participants did not have a smoking habit (87.10%), did not like to stay up late (45.16%), did not have the habit of drinking coffee (70.97%), did not eat heavy meals at night (48.39%), did not like to consume salty food (70.97%), did not like to drink energy drinks (93.55%), and did not like to drink herbal medicine (83.87%), but often drink sweet beverages (41.94%).]]>
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