What you need to know

The US spends more on health care than any other country in the world, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Health tech products are an emerging but clearly important component of this large and growing sector, encompassing everything from simple health tracker apps to dedicated devices like blood pressure monitors and fitness trackers to physician tools like telemedicine. With the number of older people in the US set to climb significantly in the years to come, integrating health tech more closely with physician care is one growth area, while appealing to tech-savvy younger adults with community-oriented offerings related to fitness is another.

Definition

This Report explores consumer attitudes and behaviors toward using technology to manage personal health. Sales of specific exercise products are not included.

Readers may also be interested in Wearable Technology – US, December 2018 and Health Management Trends – US, January 2019 and other titles from Mintel’s Health and Wellbeing library.

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