"Close to half of adults in the US suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and it is a contributory factor in over 1,000 deaths every day."
"Apple Watch Series 9 or later use the data collected by the optical heart sensor to scan for patterns that might indicate hypertension over a 30-day period. If such patterns are identified, it sends a notification suggesting the user get a blood pressure cuff to measure and track blood pressure for seven days."
"Apple makes it clear that the hypertension notifications feature 'is not intended to diagnose, treat, or aid in the management of hypertension,' and that 'not all people with hypertension will receive a notification.'"
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health concern affecting close to half of American adults and contributing to over 1,000 deaths daily. Apple Watch Series 9 and later models now include a hypertension notification feature that uses optical heart sensors to detect patterns suggesting hypertension over a 30-day period. When patterns are identified, the device prompts users to measure blood pressure with a cuff for seven days. The author, who never received such a notification from their Apple Watch, discovered they had hypertension when testing an alternative wearable blood pressure monitor. Apple clarifies that its hypertension feature is not intended to diagnose or treat the condition, and not all people with hypertension will receive notifications.
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