PEMBENTUKAN KADER RAPID SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT DEGENERATIF (DIABETES MELLITUS) DI KELURAHAN WONOROMO SURABAYA

Abstract

Degenerative diseases can occur to anyone, either because of age and poor lifestyle. Degenerative
diseases suffered by many people include hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus,
osteoarthritis, osteoporosis etc. Community service activities undertaken in Wonokromo Village
Surabaya has the aim of increasing the role of the community in preventing the occurrence of
degenerative diseases through the establishment of "RAPID" Cadre for the community. Through the
RAPID Cadre, the community will have adequate knowledge, be able to be positive and have positive
behaviors in health care. Through community service activities formed RAPID Cadre, where this cadre
will actively play a role in the prevention of various degenerative diseases that can be suffered by
society. The establishment of this cadre begins by debriefing the cadre about the knowledge
previously pre-tested. Demonstration of the cadres with adequate knowledge, is expected to be able
to become educators or community counselors in improving their health and prevent various
degenerative diseases. The presence of RAPID Cadres can help to improve prevention and health
promotion.