Gwangju Seo-gu 'Mobile Healthcare Project' Recruiting 215 Participants

Published 05 Apr.2022 11:24(KST)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City is recruiting candidates for the 2022 "Mobile Healthcare Project," a customized health management service.

According to Seo-gu on the 5th, this project evaluates individual health and activity status, nutritional intake, etc., through smart devices and mobile apps by a professional health center team (doctors, coordinators, nurses, nutritionists, exercise specialists).

It is a project that provides customized health management services for six months, including counseling and education in the areas of health, nutrition, and exercise.

The recruitment target is Seo-gu residents or workers in Seo-gu aged 19 (born in 2003) to 64 (born in 1958) who have one or more health risk factors among blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, waist circumference, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol.

However, those diagnosed with the above diseases or taking medication for treatment are excluded.

The total number of recruits is 215, and recruitment started on the 4th on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who wish to participate can apply to the Health Promotion Team at the health center.

Applicants will undergo a preliminary examination next month to select the final candidates. Participants will be provided with a smart band (activity tracker) free of charge, and from the end of next month until November, about six months (24 weeks) of customized counseling services in health, exercise, and nutrition will be provided.

Participants can directly check their step count, calorie consumption, and moderate-intensity exercise amount through the smart band, and simultaneously enter their meal and exercise records into the mobile app (APP), allowing them to check their daily calorie goals.

Participants must take part in three examinations: preliminary, mid-term, and final. During the examinations, they can receive Seo-gu’s specialized health measurement services such as fitness measurement and exercise prescription in cooperation with the Seo-gu Fitness Certification Center.

Seo-gu plans to encourage continuous participation by providing incentives to those who excel in practicing healthy lifestyles and achieving missions during the service period.

A Seo-gu official said, "We expect this project to greatly help improve the health of local residents by encouraging consistent exercise and dietary improvements through participation, especially after the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic," and added, "We ask for much interest and participation."