Agus Rokot, Marlyn M. Pandean, Agnes T. Watung, Yozua T. Kawatu

Normal Standards for Uric Acid, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index as a Step to Control the Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Kumelembuai Dua Village Community in South Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province

Introduction

Normal standards for uric acid, blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index as a step to control the risk of non-communicable diseases (ncds) in the kumelembuai dua village community in south minahasa regency, north sulawesi province. Understand normal standards for uric acid, blood sugar, blood pressure, & BMI in Kumelembuai Dua Village. Learn to control NCD risk through early detection & lifestyle changes for better health.

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often considered trivial and can trap humans due to ignorance within normal limits: uric acid, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass index, which can lead to disease. Abnormal conditions can trigger NCDs gradually but surely. These conditions, if not anticipated through symptom observation and control of normal levels, can cause death. The causes are diverse, including genetic factors and environmental influences such as diet, sleep, activity, and social environment. Data from Kumelembuai Village, South Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, shows that this research uses qualitative methods, following Basrowi & Suwandi (2014). Blood samples were taken in February-March 2025 to determine normal standards for uric acid, blood sugar, and BMI in adult men and women, mainly housewives, with a total of 72 respondents. The results show that women’s average uric acid level is 9.12 mg/dL, men’s 9.4 mg/dL; blood sugar averages are 98.02 mg/dL for women and 115.94 mg/dL for men; blood pressure averages are 135.34/79.21 mmHg for women and 151.56/80.25 mmHg for men; BMI averages are 26.46 for women and 24.75 for men. Overall, some values exceed normal thresholds, indicating a risk of NCDs. The conclusion is that these levels surpass standard normal limits and could lead to health issues. Early steps are necessary to prevent NCDs by paying attention to factors such as genetics, environmental influences, and lifestyle patterns, including eating, sleeping, activity, and social gatherings that may trigger the consumption of foods increasing disease risk.

Review

This paper aims to assess key non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors—uric acid, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI)—within the Kumelembuai Dua Village community in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi. The authors highlight the often-overlooked nature of NCDs and the dangers of exceeding normal physiological limits for these markers. Based on blood samples and measurements from 72 adult respondents, including "mainly housewives," the study presents average values for women and men across these parameters. The central finding indicates that a significant number of these values surpass standard normal thresholds, strongly suggesting a heightened risk of NCDs within the surveyed population. However, the abstract presents several significant inconsistencies and methodological concerns that need addressing. Firstly, the explicit claim of using "qualitative methods" for a study that primarily collects and reports numerical averages of biochemical markers and physical measurements is a fundamental contradiction; this type of data is inherently quantitative. Secondly, the stated data collection period of "February-March 2025" suggests the research is either a future proposal or contains a critical typo, undermining its presentation as completed work. Additionally, while the title mentions "normal standards," the study appears to assess current levels against *existing* standards rather than *determining new* normal standards, which requires a distinct research design. The scope also appears slightly inconsistent, as the stated purpose in the abstract omits blood pressure despite presenting comprehensive results for it. Despite these methodological ambiguities, the study addresses a highly relevant public health issue by identifying a high prevalence of NCD risk factors in the Kumelembuai Dua Village. The findings underscore an urgent need for targeted health interventions and awareness programs in the community to mitigate the progression of NCDs. Future work would greatly benefit from a clear and accurate description of the research methodology (quantitative or mixed-methods), rectification of the data collection timeline, and a more precise articulation of the study's objectives. Furthermore, detailed discussions on the specific "normal thresholds" used for comparison, along with an expansion on the demographic characteristics of the "mainly housewives" segment, would enhance the study's scientific rigor and generalizability.

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