Study reveals wearable device trends among U.S. adults | NHLBI, NIH
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Almost one in three Americans uses a wearable device, such as a smart watch or band, to track their health and fitness, according to thousands of adults who participated in the Health Information National Trends Survey. Among wearable device users, most, more than 80%, would share information from their device with their doctor to support their health monitoring. However, less than one in four adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease uses a wearable device. Researchers also found that among adults with cardiovascular disease who use a wearable device, 38% use it regularly compared to almost half of other adults. Adults between the ages of 18-49, with higher household incomes, and wh
NHLBI IN THE PRESS Study reveals wearable device trends among U.S. adults June 15, 2023 Almost one in three Americans uses a wearable device, such as a smart watch or band, to track their health and fitness, according to thousands of adults who participated in the Health Information National Trends Survey. Among wearable device users, most, more than 80%, would share information from their device with their doctor to support their health monitoring. However, less than one in four adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease uses a wearable device. Researchers also found that among adults
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