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Introduction Diabetes is a significant metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, leading to various complications if not properly managed. Understanding these factors is crucial for early identification, effective prevention, and management of diabetes within this community. Our study focused on the prevalence and risk factors of diabetes in Puzhakkatiri, a village in Malappuram district, Kerala, aiming to provide insights into local epidemiological patterns and targeted public health interventions. Methodology The community-based cross-sectional study included 582 participants (?18 years) selected via multistage sampling from Puzhakkattiri Panchayath, Northern Kerala, India. Selected participants were invited to a camp that was held at the Government school in collaboration with the panchayath office, where participants had their BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, fasting blood sugar (FBS), and postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) levels measured. Sociodemographic data were collected through interviews, and the data were analyzed using SPSS software, with a p-value of 0.05 or lower indicating statistical significance. Results The study, with participants having a mean age of 39.13 ± 12.56 years, found a diabetes prevalence of 30% and an impaired glucose tolerance prevalence of 47.4%. Higher diabetes rates were observed among individuals over 40 years (37.2%), those divorced/widowed/separated (46.5%), those with lower education levels (40%), those in unskilled occupations (34.4%), and those with overweight BMI (33%) or high waist-to-hip ratios (34.5%). Significant associations (p-value

Background: Autopsy is a comprehensive evaluation of the body and the circumstances surrounding an individual’s death. Currently, autopsy rates in various countries have been decreased in recent years. This decrease was due to the rejection by people who had inadequate knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about autopsies. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of Bandung residents about autopsies. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive observational study involved people in the Bandung City who were over the age of 20 during the period August to September 2020. The sample was obtained using a snowball system. Research subjects filled out a questionnaire through a Google form containing questions about knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions. The results were categorized based on the median for each variable. Results: Subjects with questionnaire data obtained were 378 people with an average age of 30.30±13.48 years, and most (66.9%) were female. A total of 259 people had adequate knowledge (68.5%), 254 people (67.2%) had a positive attitude, and 249 people (65.9%) had a positive perception, with a median value of 7, 6, and 12, respectively. However, 95 people did not agree to do an autopsy on their relatives or family to determine the cause of death. Conclusion: The subject as a whole showed adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and perception. However, there are still some people who show inadequate knowledge and poor attitudes and perceptions about autopsies. It is recommended that the government and other institutions intervene in the community to increase knowledge and attitudes and improve public perception.