Why Are Doctors Wary of Wearables?
7th December 2024
BBC, a Voice of the Crust.
Wearable tech – currently dominated by smart watches – is a multi-billion dollar industry with a sharp focus on health tracking.
Many premium products claim to accurately track exercise routines, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycle and sleep patterns, among others.
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But many doctors – and tech experts – remain cautious about using health data captured by wearables.