Just HOW beneficial are health apps? What is the evidence behind them? Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s Country Medical Director, Dr. Krishan Thiru, answers those questions and provides tips on finding one that’s right for you. Learn more: http://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com/en-au/articles/are-health-apps-beneficial-to-your-health
This is part of a series of 3 videos that were made by Master of Public Health students at Wright State University Master of Public Health Program, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, USA. This video was also entered into #khanacademytalentsearch.
Did you know that cellphones have the capacity to improve our health?
mHealth: What is it? How is it working around the world? What challenges does it face?
This 1st video is about what is mHealth, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The 2nd video looks at how mHealth is working around the world. youtube.com/watch?v=Q9lPFXz5AMY
The 3rd video is about the challenges mHealth faces and how they are being overcome .https://youtu.be/ruG28Q9MAZ0
mHealth – What is it?
“mHealth” or Mobile Health is part of electronic health or “eHealth,” and is the use of handheld electronic devices, such as cell phones and tablets, used to communicate between healthcare providers, public health, and individuals. This first video discusses the World Health Organization’s 6 initiatives for mHealth, including use in public health emergencies, such as the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, and medication reminders, such as SIMpill. It also reviews the Gates Foundation’s funding of low-cost existing technology for public health concerns, such as vaccinations.
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