PLoS Med February 2016 PMID 26836780

The Rise of Consumer Health Wearables: Promises and Barriers.

Lukasz Piwek, David A Ellis, Sally Andrews, Adam Joinson

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The article discusses how consumer health wearables, like fitness trackers and smartwatches, are increasingly popular and have the potential to improve personal health management.
It explores the benefits of these devices, such as providing real-time health data and encouraging healthier behaviors.
However, it also highlights barriers like data privacy concerns, accuracy issues, and the need for better integration with healthcare systems that could limit their effectiveness.]

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