Future Of Cardio And Mental Health Will Be Defined By Digital Advances

Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 30% of worldwide deaths, and about 25% of the global population experiences mental illness each year. The negative impact of these conditions on society remain substantial. Development of digital tools to provide support to high-risk groups and patients, healthcare providers, and communities in general, is an area of significant opportunity.

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Exploring digital innovation in heart and mental health • Source: Shutterstock

Health care for a long time has relied on the traditional treatment-based, physician-centric approach, which is strained by increasing demand and resource constraints. This applies to many chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases and mental illnesses. However, these approaches are no longer enough to tackle the long-term health crisis and there is dire need for effective preventive strategies and long-term, cost-effective, sustainable solutions. Digital health tools are one such solution, which is cost-effective and has a capacity to reach a great number of patients and affect them.

There is strong evidence that digital health technology adopting behavioral interventions can significantly reduce the burden of many chronic conditions. Moreover, most chronic diseases are inter-linked and managing one condition...

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