We are excited to announce that DigiCare4You has been recognised as one of the most impactful projects of 2023 at La Trobe University, selected out of almost 800 research projects. This acknowledgement comes through its inclusion in La Trobe University’s Research Impact Report 2023.
Project News
The diabetes and hypertension country profile of Spain is now also available in Spanish.
You can find all country profiles under the ‘General Information’ tab on the website.
High blood pressure or hypertension is very common and an important risk factor for the development of heart disease and stroke, especially if left untreated.
Having high blood pressure means that your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body. According to the European Society of Cardiology, hypertension is defined by a systolic pressure greater than 140 millimeters of mercury or diastolic pressure over 90.
Across the world, 537 million people were living with diabetes in 2021, of whom 61 million in Europe, and this figure is anticipated to increase to 643 by 2030 (67 million in Europe).
An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide live with hypertension (HTN). HTN is also approximately twice as prevalent in people living with diabetes as in the general population.
On August 9, 2024, consortium partner, Privanova, was invited to deliver a presentation at the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime. This event convened representatives from 193 UN countries and other key global stakeholders in the public and private sector to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes.
The diabetes and hypertension country profile of Albania is now also available in Albanian.
You can now also find other country profiles under the ‘General Information’ tab on the website.
One of the aims of the DigiCare4You project is to create a supportive social and physical environment within schools and communities for all citizens, beyond the individuals and families participating in the DigiCare4You intervention. In consideration of this, part of the DigiCare4You solution is a school intervention in which teachers will be trained to create a supportive environment that promotes the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles. To support this aim, material adapted to each country has been developed for the school-component of the project.
Across the world, 537 million people were living with diabetes in 2021, of whom 61 million in Europe, and this figure is anticipated to increase to 643 by 2030 (67 million in Europe).
An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide live with hypertension (HTN). HTN is also approximately twice as prevalent in people living with diabetes as in the general population.
The diabetes and hypertension country profile of Bulgaria is now also available in Bulgarian.
You can now also find the country profiles under the ‘General Information’ tab on the website.