EDUKASI OSTEOPOROSIS DAN PENANGANANNYA SERTA PEMERIKSAAN KESEHATAN, PADA LANSIA RW 4 DAN RW 5 DI DESA SUMBERPORONG KECAMATAN LAWANG KABUPATEN MALANG

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a decrease in overall bone mass which is caused by the body's inability to regulate the mineral content in the bones and is accompanied by architectural damage which will result in a decrease in bone strength (bone loss). If left unchecked, this will result in bone fragility and even bone fractures. Therefore, education is carried out for elderly people who are vulnerable to many body problems, especially bone problems. This activity is carried out starting from providing health education about osteoporosis to how to treat and prevent osteoporosis. From this community service activity, it was found that the elderly in Sumberporong village RW 4 and RW 5 know, understand and comprehend osteoporosis and its treatment. This has been proven that the elderly are able to explain osteoporosis and carry out health improvement programs, starting from early health checks and continuing with the formation of exercise groups so they can do physical exercise with more enthusiasm, regularly together to prevent osteoporosis from an early age.