Use of Smart Devices to Track Cardiovascular Health Goals in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone-based health applications are increasingly popular, but their real-world use for cardiovascular risk management remains poorly understood.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to investigate the patterns of tracking health goals using smart devices, including smartphones and/or tablets, in the United States.

Methods

Using the nationally representative Health Information National Trends Survey for 2017 to 2020, we examined self-reported tracking of health-related goals (optimizing body weight, increasing physical activity, and/or quitting smoking) using smart devices among those with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cardiovascular risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and/or smoking. Survey analyses were used to obtain national estim

SUBMITTER: Aminorroaya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718569 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature