The government, represented by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is advocating for Americans to adopt wearable health technology such as Fitbits and Apple Watches to actively monitor their health metrics. While this initiative is voluntary with no current mandate, the Department of Health and Human Services plans to launch a campaign promoting the benefits of these devices in managing health and fitness. Despite their advantages, concerns regarding data privacy and the security of personal health information stored on these devices persist, prompting experts to underscore the importance of safeguarding such sensitive data.
The government suggests that wearables like Fitbits and Apple Watches can help Americans take charge of their health, although no mandate to use them is in place.
Experts caution about the privacy concerns of storing health data on wearables, noting the risks involved if this information falls into the wrong hands.
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