Recruitment of 170 Participants for 'Mobile Healthcare' in Seo-gu, Gwangju

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) is recruiting 170 participants on a first-come, first-served basis by the 5th of next month for the 'Mobile Healthcare Project,' a health management service utilizing ICT technology to improve the health level of local residents.

According to Seo-gu on the 11th, the Mobile Healthcare Project is a program where a team of public health professionals, including doctors, nurses, coordinators, nutritionists, and exercise experts, provides personalized health, nutrition, and exercise consultations and education for 27 weeks through smart devices and mobile apps.

Seo-gu plans to select the final participants next month, provide smart bands (activity trackers) free of charge, and offer customized consultation services by category from May to November.

Additionally, in cooperation with the Seo-gu Physical Fitness Certification Center, scientific physical fitness measurement and exercise prescription services will be provided, encouraging continuous healthy lifestyle practices and participation in the project.

The recruitment targets are Seo-gu residents or workers in Seo-gu born between 1959 and 2003 who have at least one health risk factor among the following: ▲ blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg or higher ▲ fasting blood glucose of 100 mg/dL or higher ▲ waist circumference of 90 cm or more for men / 85 cm or more for women ▲ triglycerides of 150 mg/dL or higher ▲ HDL cholesterol below 40 mg/dL for men / 50 mg/dL for women. Priority will be given to those meeting these criteria. Those who participated last year or have been diagnosed with related diseases or are currently taking medication for treatment are excluded.

Applications can be made by contacting the Health Promotion Team at the public health center.

Son Sukja, Director of Health Promotion, said, "By providing public health management services utilizing ICT, we will foster a culture of consistent exercise and balanced eating habits," and added, "We hope many local residents who have difficulty managing their health alone will participate."

Reporter Shin Dongho, Honam Coverage Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr

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