Location Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi
Dates October 24, 2019 (12:30 pm) - October 24, 2019 (3:30 pm)
Total Beneficiaries 32
Female Beneficiaries 6
Total Participants 4

Conclusion

A total of 32 beneficiaries (6 females) attended the Swasthya Pahal organised on 24th October 2019 at Bhikaji Cama Place Complex, New Delhi. More than half of the beneficiaries (56.2%) had hypertension (i.e. blood pressure >120mm/Hg) while nearly one fifth of the beneficiaries (18.7%) had random high blood sugar (> 140mg/dL). More than half of the beneficiaries (53.1%) were overweight/obese (i.e. Body Mass Index > 24.9 kg/m2) and only one third of the beneficiaries (31.2%) were engaged in regular physical activity (i.e. at least 4 times in a week). Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes was higher in males (65.4%, 23.0% respectively) as compared to females (16.6%, 0% respectively) while prevalence of overweight/obesity was almost similar among males and females (53.8% and 50% respectively). Overall, high prevalence of overweight and obesity, diabetes and hypertension could be due to faulty dietary habits and low physical activity. More than half of the beneficiaries consumed alcohol (53.8%) and/or one third of the beneficiaries smoked cigarette or bidhi (31.2%).

Lack of time was considered as the main barrier by a few beneficiaries for not being able to engage in regular physical activity.

Details of RISE products sold during the camp: Only four participants viewed RISE products (all males). Most popular RISE products viewed by male participants were diyas and t-shirts.

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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.