Recognize Anemia and Balance Disorders Independently for Indonesian Migran Workers at Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Abstract

Anemia is still a problem in Indonesia, especially among the elderly. Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the concentration of hemoglobin in them is lower than normal. Hemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if it has too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough hemoglobin, there will be a decrease in the blood's capacity to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. The most common nutritional cause of anemia is iron deficiency, although folate deficiency, vitamin B12. One of the symptoms of anemia is body balance disorders. The analysis of the situation faced by Indonesian migrant workers placed in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) is that knowledge about health both regarding anemia and body balance disorders is not yet a major need for Indonesian migrant workers placed in Malaysia. However, to recognize themselves as healthy is still a need to maintain health and continue to work. With this situation analysis, the pengabdi wants to provide counseling and training on recognizing anemia and body balance disorders independently. The implementation method was carried out online on May 26, 2024 with. Results: International III community service has been carried out, online. Conclusion Balance disorders in anemia are susceptible to people with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency triggers damage to the nervous system which affects the body's balance. That is the reason people with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia fall easily due to loss of body balance.