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TL;DR A survey conducted over three cycles (2020, 2022, and 2024) found that wearable use increased over time.
Despite the increase, the willingness to share tracked data declined.
Actual sharing of this data remained low during all three periods.
There are many reasons to own a wearable, but one of the main reasons is to help you keep track of your health stats. The companies that make the wearables you use, like Samsung and Oura, even often advertise how you can share this data with your healthcare providers. Although such information could be helpful for clinicians to gain a better understanding of your health, hardly anyone appears to be taking advantage of this benefit.
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In a recently published study by Yale School of Medicine doctors, a survey was conducted over three periods (2020, 2022, and 2024). The survey in question focused on wearable use, willingness to share data, and actual sharing of health information.
Of the 17,395 people who participated in the survey, it was found that wearable use increased from 30.2% in 2020 to 41.1% in 2024. It also found that about half of the participants reported daily use of their wearable. The authors of the study add, “there are opposing trends in device adoption and the level of engagement required for wearable data to meaningfully inform health care.”
Would you buy a smartwatch just for blood pressure monitoring? 159 votes Yes, it's a feature I've wanted for years. 42 % Maybe, depending on how accurate the results are. 48 % No, it's not something I need/am interested in. 9 %
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