Thanks to a smart bracelet, pregnant women in Asia can now get health tips
Mumbai — A high-tech bangle that alerts pregnant women to toxic fumes and issues audio tips promises to boost maternal health in South Asia, as smart devices deliver ever-more services to remote communities. The colourful, lightweight bangle also bypasses phone-owning men — feeding information directly to expectant women — and is built to withstand the rigours of village life. "In rural areas, mobile connectivity — and mobile access for women — is an issue, as phones are controlled by men," said Pavel Hoq, chief operating officer at Intel Social Business, which developed the new device. "While we had also developed mobile apps for maternal health, we realised a wearable device solely for women, something she would likely wear all the time, would be better to connect with women in rural areas," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Made of durable plastic, the bangle is water-resistant and has a long-lasting battery that does not require charging throughout the duration of a pregna...
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