<![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT) are noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) with high prevalence in Indonesia and contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality rates. Sleman Regency, particularly Turi District, has a high number of DM and HT cases, but community involvement in screening and education efforts is still limited. This study aims to increase community awareness and knowledge about NCD prevention through community-based health screening and education activities. The implementation method uses a health social service design that includes participant registration, health screening (measurement of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, height, and weight), and education related to DM and HT. Knowledge levels were evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The activity was attended by 47 participants from Dadapan Hamlet. Screening results showed that 23 people had hypertension, 7 had diabetes mellitus, 3 had asthma, 2 had heart disease, 2 had breast cancer, and 10 had a family history of NCDs. Analysis of the pre-test and post-test showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge about DM and HT after education, with the majority of respondents able to answer all post-test questions correctly. These findings confirm that health screening and NCD education are effective in increasing public understanding and awareness, and can be an important strategy in the prevention and control of NCDs at the community level.]]>
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