Hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and diabetes are serious health concerns affecting many Singaporeans. In fact, in 2022 the prevalence of chronic conditions in local residents from 18 to 74 years of age was 37% for hypertension, 32% for hyperlipidemia, and 8.5% for diabetes. If left unmanaged, these conditions can lead to severe health conditions.
HealthTrack SG is a year-long pilot program by Google and the Health Promotion Board — one of the two preventive health programs that Google is supporting. It’s been designed to help people take control of their health by exploring how lifestyle changes can lead to better management of these conditions.
Developed in collaboration with ConnectedLife and delivered by Fullerton Health, HealthTrack SG combines technology with expert healthcare delivery. Patients will use Fitbit devices to track important health information like step count, activity levels and sleep quality. This information, along with clinical data like blood pressure, is displayed in the HealthTrack SG app to give patients a holistic view of their health and highlight areas where they are doing well, and where they can make improvements.
Doctors from Fullerton Health also have access to this information through an online dashboard, giving them a consolidated view of their patients’ clinical progress against any lifestyle changes they had prescribed. This way, they can co-create and adjust personalized care plans with specific lifestyle recommendations with the patients.
By analyzing patient profiles, the app will provide tailored support through helpful behavioral nudges and tips, which may include specific educational videos from YouTube Health on topics like making healthier food choices, encouraging positive lifestyle changes. For future phases of the collaboration, we plan to explore the potential of an AI-enhanced tool for a more personalized experience, such as the integration of Gemini models to automatically adjust lifestyle recommendations based on the patient’s progress.
HealthTrack SG is designed with user privacy and data security in mind. Patients’ data is processed securely to ensure confidentiality, and is not stored or used for training other models. We prioritize user consent and adhere to strict data privacy practices to safeguard patients’ information.
Recruitment of patients for HealthTrack SG is planned for the first half of 2025, and eligible patients will be part of this pilot for a year to monitor their lifestyle habits.