An Update on the Use of Wearable Devices in Men's Health.

ABSTRACT: Men's health represents an often-overlooked aspect of public health. Men have higher mortality rates worldwide and are more negatively affected by chronic conditions such as obesity and heart disease, as well as addiction to alcohol and tobacco. Men also have health issues such as prostate cancer and male sexual dysfunction which only affect them. Because of the skewed burden of morbidity and mortality on men, it is imperative from a public health perspective to make a concerted effort to specifically improve men's health. The use of wearable devices in medical practice presents a novel avenue to invest in men's health in a safe, easily scalable, and economic fashion. Wearable devices are now ubiquitous in society, and their use in the healthcare setting is only increasing with time. There

SUBMITTER: Qureshi FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10523121 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature