Location Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi
Dates October 17, 2019 (12:30 pm) - October 17, 2019 (3:30 pm)
Total Beneficiaries 30
Female Beneficiaries 4
Total Participants 5
Female Participants 1

Conclusion

A total of 30 beneficiaries (4 females) attended the Swasthya Pahal organised on 17th October 2019 at Bhikaji Cama Place Complex, New Delhi. More than one third of the beneficiaries (36.6%) had hypertension (i.e. blood pressure >120mm/Hg) while nearly one fourth of the beneficiaries (23.3%) had random high blood sugar (> 140mg/dL). More than a third of the beneficiaries (36.6%) were overweight/obese (i.e. Body Mass Index > 24.9 kg/m2) and only one tenth of the beneficiaries (13.3%) were engaged in regular physical activity (i.e. at least 4 times in a week). Prevalence of hypertension was higher in males (38.4%) as compared to females (25%) while prevalence of diabetes and overweight/obesity was higher among females (50% and 50% respectively) as compared to males (19.2% and 34.6% respectively). Overall, high prevalence of overweight and obesity, diabetes and hypertension could be due to faulty dietary habits and low physical activity. One tenth of the beneficiaries consumed alcohol and/or smoked cigarette or bidhi (13.3% each).

Additional observations: A few beneficiaries (4-5) were aware of their blood pressure and blood sugar status as they got them checked regularly. They were also physically active and were concerned about their health.

Details of RISE products sold during the camp: Only five participants viewed RISE products, of which 4 were males and 1 was female. Most popular RISE products viewed by male participants were diyas and earrings while pouches and round pouches were more popular among females.

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Swasthya Pahal ("Health for all"), our community initiative utilizes SMAART™ framework, aims to promote self-management among individuals about diabetes, hypertension, obesity and high cholesterol. Swasthya Pahal utilizes interactive multi-lingual, touch screen computer program that gathers data related to social-demographics, clinical history, and health behaviors. In addition, objective data gathered includes height, weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar. An evidence based decision rule engine then generates a SMAART™ health card for each individual. Based on the individual risk findings, the system provides an individualized lifestyle feedback supported by trained lifestyle counselling experts.

RISE (Research, Innovation, Skills and Entrepreneurship), a collaborative Women Empowerment initiative of FHTS and P.H.RISE, USA, aims to Educate, Employ and Empower women, by providing them skills in research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Under RISE initiative, our aim is to create 500 sustained employment for urban slum girls. We aim to provide platform to urban slum women and girls to not only be independent but also support their families, nurture their dreams, create their own identity and be a source of inspiration to many.

Both the Swasthya Pahal and RISE initiatives, utilize SMAART™ framework conceptualized by Dr. Ashish Joshi presently Senior Associate Dean of CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York and the founder of Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS). Know more about his vision at ashishjoshi.me.