Thailand Launches SAANSOOK App to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases
New AI tool to help curb NCD rates
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The Thai Health Promotion Foundation and King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi have launched the SAANSOOK app, a digital health tool aimed at reducing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among working-age individuals in Thailand. The app encourages healthier lifestyles by tracking key behaviours and offering personalized recommendations.
- 01NCDs account for 81% of all deaths in Thailand, with 3.2 million people at risk due to unhealthy behaviours.
- 02The SAANSOOK app tracks eating, sleeping, exercising, and relaxing to promote healthier lifestyles.
- 03It is developed under a DOPA-driven strategy focusing on Data, Outcome, Partners, and AI.
- 04The app aims to reach 5,000 users by October and is available for free on iOS and Android.
- 05Users can set personal health goals and receive tailored recommendations to improve their health.
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The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) have introduced the SAANSOOK application, a digital health platform designed to enhance lifestyle management and mitigate the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among working-age individuals in Thailand. Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, manager of ThaiHealth, highlighted that NCDs are the primary cause of death in the country, responsible for 81% of fatalities. The 7th National Health Examination Survey (2024–2025) indicates that 3.2 million individuals are at risk due to unhealthy habits such as poor diets, smoking, alcohol use, and lack of physical activity. The SAANSOOK app, developed using a DOPA-driven strategy, encourages users to track their eating, sleeping, exercising, and relaxation habits while providing challenges and rewards to promote sustainable behavioural changes. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms and aims to attract 5,000 users by October. KMUTT rector Assoc Prof Suvit Sae-Tia emphasized that the app serves as a personal health assistant, enabling users to monitor their behaviours, set health goals, and receive customized recommendations.
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The SAANSOOK app aims to improve health outcomes among working-age individuals in Thailand by promoting healthier lifestyles.
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