IOT-BASED REMOTE MONITORING FOR RURAL AREAS: A LOW-COST PLATFORM FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Keywords:
IoT, Remote monitoring, maternal health, child health, rural healthcare, low-cost platform, health sensors, real-time data, and telemedicine.Abstract
The article proposes an IoT-based remote monitoring platform for
maternal and child health in a rural area. This low-cost system incorporates several
sensors, which monitor health parameters such as body temperature, heart rate, and
environmental factors. Collected data is transmitted continuously to healthcare
providers. The platform was intended to help promote early detection of health risks
through continuous monitoring, and thus timely alerts reduce the mortality rate of
mothers and infants, which is one of the prime challenges caused by limited health
access in remote areas. This study demonstrates the feasibility, affordability, and
effectiveness of IoT technology to improve health delivery in underserved
communities.
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