<![CDATA[The epidemiological transition has led to an increased prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which often develop asymptomatically. This community service activity aimed to map the health profiles of participants through integrated health screenings and to improve knowledge regarding the rational use of herbal medicine. The activity was conducted in Renon Village, involving 25 participants (late adults and the elderly). The methods implemented included medical health screenings, scientific herbal education, and knowledge evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments. Health screening results revealed that 56% of participants (14 people) had hypertension, 48% (12 people) had hyperglycemia, 40% (10 people) had hypercholesterolemia, and 28% (7 people) had high uric acid levels. Meanwhile, the participants' knowledge regarding NCDs and herbal utilization increased significantly by 65.6%, from an average pre-test score of on the post-test 52,4±8,2 to 86,8±6,5. In conclusion, community-based integrated health screening interventions are effective in detecting NCD risk factors early while simultaneously enhancing public understanding of the safe and appropriate use of natural ingredients.]]>
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