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Users can seek quick consultations, should they suspect themselves of possessing any Covid-19 symptoms. Doctors can screen the affected patients swiftly and appropriate measures can be implemented to limit any further contamination.
THE issue of obesity is nothing new in Malaysia, with the nation holding the lamentable position of having the highest rate of obesity among Asian countries. Globally, obesity has been a public health concern of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1975.
In Malaysia itself, obesity is recognised as one of the leading risk factors contributing to the rise of non-communicable diseases which, according to the WHO, causes up to 71% of deaths globally.
This concern is further intensified with evidence from multiple studies – among which are two research articles published this year titled Individuals with obesity and Covid-19: A global perspective on the epidemiology and biological relationships and Prevalence of obesity among adult
inpatients with Covid-19 in France – indicating that obesity increases the risk and severity of Covid-19.
Joining ongoing obesity and mental health awareness campaigns, Bookdoc is highlighting two of its features – namely, Digital Health coaching by in-house health coaches who provide personalised advice on nutrition and exercises to ensure that people stay fit and physically healthy; and Mental Health consultations by mental health professionals via the Bookdoc TeleConsult to address any significant and sustained rise in mental health issues.
For users who are hesitant to reach out or value their privacy highly, a Mental Health consultation can be obtained anonymously from the app. In addition, users can seek quick consultations, should they suspect themselves of possessing any Covid-19 symptoms. Doctors can screen the affected patients swiftly and appropriate measures can be implemented to limit any further contamination. The Bookdoc app also enables physical distancing for those looking to have any type of health consultations.
Bookdoc is a multi-award-winning company that has won recognition from CNBC, the ASEAN Summit and Frost & Sullivan (2015-2019) as one of the most innovative healthcare technology start-ups in the region and globally. With a presence in five countries (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Thailand) and 20 cities, Bookdoc is an online platform that operates across the healthcare continuum, connecting patients to healthcare professionals anytime and anywhere.
Bookdoc’s end-to-end healthcare ecosystem comprises seven comprehensive platforms benefiting all users:
1) Search & Book: A fast and hassle-free online appointment system with healthcare professionals to help facilitate physical distancing
2) Activ: The higher the step count, the greater the rewards. By exercising, users can earn rewards and discounts from over 100 major retail partners in 12 countries (redeemable across over 4,400 offline and online locations).
3) Marketplace: A premium e-commerce platform with a variety of health services available which users can enjoy at discounted rates and redeem at hospitals, clinics and other health/wellness facilities with over 5,000 stock keeping units
4) Tele-consult: Professional consultations from the comfort of home. Tele-consult brings healthcare to users’ fingertips through a live chat session with healthcare practitioners and specialists covering topics including children, skin, mental, women’s and sexual health.
5) Events & News: The latest medical and health information are made available here, along with events such as health conferences, marathons, blood donation drives and so on
6) Health Coaching: With this feature, users will be able to reach out to its team of in-house nutritionists and dietitians about dietary advice to achieve their desired goals
7) Covid-19 Feature: Users can make use of its lab uberisation of real-time Covid-19 PCR tests and webinar sessions on Covid-19related matters, among others
For more information, download the Bookdoc app at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, or visit www.bookdoc.com