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Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us
- The American Heart Association reports heart disease-related deaths account for more casualties than cancer and road accidents combined.
- High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes stats have seen a year-on-year increase, with nearly 47% of US adults suffering from the former.
- Wearable technologies such as smartwatches can help tackle sedentary lifestyles and sleep problems by tracking physical activity and sleep patterns.
- For instance, help to detect sleep apnea could aid early detection of blood pressure, while data on activity levels has an important role to play in the prevention of heart disease.
- However, the report warns users not to fully rely on wearable devices and to share the data with medical professionals to get a better overview of health situation.
- Currently, wearable technologies can complement healthcare, offering data-rich insights to doctors and helping people nudge healthier habits.
- With medical experts are positive about the innovation and impact of wearables, caution needs to be taken when assessing safety and effectiveness of these devices.
- Wearable devices will not replace the information a patient receives from their healthcare professional, but will supplement it.
- Heart health is a growing concern, wearables can detect cardiovascular disease and help to save the lives of young people at risk.
- Sleep apnea detection, AFib warning facilities and tracking physical activity offer valuable data insights into heart health for patients and medical professionals.
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