An Update on the Use of Wearable Devices in Men's Health
Farhan M Qureshi1,2, Roei Golan3, Armin Ghomeshi4
1Desai Sethi Urology Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Insights
Men
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Technology
- Men's Health
Background:
- Men face higher mortality rates and are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases like obesity and heart disease.
- Specific male health issues, including prostate cancer and sexual dysfunction, require targeted attention.
- Improving men's health is a critical public health imperative due to significant morbidity and mortality burdens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of wearable devices as a novel strategy for enhancing men's health.
- To assess the scalability, safety, and economic viability of integrating wearable technology into men's healthcare.
- To review existing literature on wearable devices and their impact on long-term men's health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research on wearable devices in healthcare.
- Analysis of commercially available and purpose-built wearable technologies.
- Examination of evidence supporting the use of wearables for health and wellness.
Main Results:
- Wearable device research in men's health is emerging but shows significant promise.
- Smartwatches and specialized devices offer diverse applications for health monitoring and treatment.
- Existing evidence suggests wearable devices can contribute to long-term improvements in men's health.
Conclusions:
- Wearable devices offer a safe, scalable, and economical approach to advancing men's health.
- The increasing ubiquity of wearable technology presents a timely opportunity for healthcare innovation.
- Further research and adoption of wearable devices are recommended to address the specific health needs of men.
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 are commercially available devices such as smart watches which are available to lay people and healthcare professionals alike to improve overall health and wellness, and there are also purpose-built wearable devices which are used to track or treat a specific disease. In our review of the literature, we found that while research in the field of wearable devices is still in its early stages, there is ample evidence that wearable devices can greatly improve men's health in the long-term.
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