Location DCP Office, North East Zone, New Delhi
Dates October 4, 2019 (10:30 am) - October 4, 2019 (1:30 pm)
Total Beneficiaries 38
Female Beneficiaries 10

Conclusion

More than half of the beneficiaries had hypertension (Blood pressure > 120/80 mm/Hg).  Prevalence of hypertension in males and females was 89% and 50% respectively. Very few beneficiaries had high blood sugar (Blood sugar > 140mg/dL). More than a third of the beneficiaries were consuming alcohol. One fifth of the beneficiaries were smoking cigarette or bidhi. Nearly half of the beneficiaries had their Body Mass Index (BMI) > 25kg/sqm. Prevalence of hypertension and overweight and obesity was very high among the beneficiaries with higher prevalence among males as compared to females. More number of females were engaged in regular physical exercise as compared to males. Lack of time and stressful work environment were considered as the main barriers by beneficiaries for adopting a healthy life style. They did not have enough time to engage in regular physical activity and adopt a regular eating pattern.

Details of RISE products sold during the camp: Several RISE products were sold during the camp day. A total of 9 beneficiaries viewed RISE products of which 4 were males. Most popular products were diyas, pouches, T-shirts and earrings. Details of the RISE products sold are mentioned in the table below.

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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.