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NEC's Digital Health Notebook Promoting Wellness in Sendai

NEC Solution Innovators is excited to participate in the second edition of the "Alku Ugo Work Month" event in Sendai City, Miyagi, by offering its innovative smartphone application, the Digital Health Notebook, from February 10 to March 31. This initiative aims to promote health awareness and support citizens in adopting healthier lifestyles through an easy-to-use digital platform.

Background

Sendai City faces ongoing challenges with a high number of residents classified as having metabolic syndrome or being at risk. To tackle this issue, it is essential for individuals to take an active interest in their health. They need a fun and engaging way to monitor and improve their health conditions in alignment with their daily lifestyles.

In response, NEC Solution Innovators has developed the Digital Health Notebook app, which uses features like step notifications and AI-driven analyses to make users' health prospects more visible. The app serves as a catalyst for enhancing health awareness and inspiring meaningful behavioral changes among citizens.

Overview of Digital Health Notebook's Features

1. Step Tracking and Notifications

The app automatically collects step data recorded on users' smartphones and displays their daily step count. During the campaign, participants are encouraged to achieve the target of 6,000 steps a day through push notifications. These notifications serve as motivation and excitement by entering users into a lottery for regional currency, which can be utilized at local retailers.

2. Centralized Health Information Management

With user consent, the app connects with My Number Portal to gather information such as medical histories, prescriptions, health check results, vaccinations, and medical expenses. Users can also manually record everyday health metrics like weight, temperature, and blood pressure. This collected data becomes a lifestyle log, enabling continual visibility into one’s health trends and providing assistance in managing daily health information.

3. Predicting Future Health Metrics

Utilizing data from health check results—whether entered manually or gathered via My Number Portal—the app employs NEC's "Health Check Result Prediction Simulation" technology to forecast potential future health metrics. It presents projections based on maintaining current habits and alternatives based on lifestyle adjustments, along with actionable advice for improvement. This feature empowers users to visualize their future health scenarios, thereby fostering personal transformations and promoting proactive health management.

User Feedback and Evaluation

After the campaign's conclusion, participants will be surveyed to assess changes in their health status, daily activities, and general attitudes compared to before using the application, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the initiative’s impact.

Looking Ahead

NEC Solution Innovators remains committed to enhancing the quality of life (QOL) and extending healthy lifespans through the progressive development of smart healthcare services using cutting-edge technology. This initiative not only aims to improve individual health outcomes in Sendai but also serves as a model for future health initiatives.

By harnessing technological advancements, the Digital Health Notebook is paving the way for a healthier future for the residents of Sendai, encouraging a community-centric approach to health and wellness.

For more information on the Digital Health Notebook, visit NEC's official health page or learn more about the "Alku Ugo Work Month" at their official website here.