A recent health camp organised by the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) in the national capital brought to light alarming health trends that reflect broader societal issues. In partnership with the ‘Illness to Wellness campaign’ organised by the ASSOCHAM and YoloHealth, this initiative assessed the health of over 130 staff and employees from member institutions at the NCUI auditorium in Hauz Khas in Delhi.
The results of the screenings revealed a troubling prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Particularly alarming was the finding that 25 out of 52 individuals tested for HbA1c registered readings of 200 or higher, indicating undiagnosed diabetes. This trend is emblematic of a larger societal issue where unhealthy lifestyles—characterized by poor dietary choices, sedentary behavior, and chronic stress—are increasingly affecting younger populations.
These findings call for the urgent need for awareness and intervention. Many individuals remain unaware of their deteriorating health until serious complications arise, highlighting a critical gap in preventive healthcare. Anil Rajput, Chairperson of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, said that the growing emphasis organizations are placing on employee health, recognizing that proactive measures can help combat these lifestyle diseases.
As lifestyle diseases continue to escalate, the need for comprehensive awareness and preventive strategies has never been more crucial. By addressing these issues now, we can pave the way for healthier future generations, he added.
The staff health tests were conducted on the Health ATMs provided by Yulu Healthcare. These machines can carry out pathological tests, dispense medicines free of cost and also help patients interact with doctors remotely.
According to an official from the healthcare provider, the body of the patient can be screened by the health ATM to check weight, height, blood pressure, blood glucose, body temperature and oxygen saturation levels.
The walk-in medical kiosks also have integrated medical devices to conduct basic cardiology, neurology, pulmonary and gynaecology tests. They are staffed by a medical attendant.
Apart from conducting tests and dispensing free medicines, the machines also maintain records of registered patients, including their lab reports. Patients can access these reports anytime using a web dashboard, email or a mobile app. It will also help doctors to check and access the patient’s past health records during a video call, according to the healthcare service provider.
