Discusses various methods with which technology can assist personal health and e
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Question
Discusses various methods with which technology can assist personal health and exercise, including pedometers and GPS technology. There are also a wide variety of cell phone health apps that can assist in tracking distance run, heart rate, and calorie intake, among other health measures. Conduct your own search to identify a health app available on cell phone.
-Describe the purpose of the app. what is the benefits dose it bring to the user? what are some potential disadvantages or risks of using it?
Explanation / Answer
Personal Health is a major part of every individual,who wish to stay healthy and active. People takes a lot of effort to meet it.
Pedometer is a portable electronic or electromechanical device which counts each step of a person.
GPS Technology the most advanced systems which provides access to clinical system via a secure web system.Here patients get consultation done.
There are vide variety of health app
Purpose:
Health for all just by simple lifestyle changes and suggestions
Benefits:
Easily accessible
Cost effective
Available any time
Time saving
Disadvantages:
may not be reliable
No physical examination of patients could be done
self assessment to be done
non medical client may be facing difficulty if not understood
no follow up