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January 28, 2013

Health apps abound, but usage low: study
Washington (AFP) Jan 28, 2013
US consumers are being offered a cornucopia of smartphone apps to track or manage health, but only a small number of people are using them, according to a survey released Monday. The Pew Research Center's study found that only about seven percent of people surveyed used a smartphone app to track a health indicator like weight, diet, exercise routine or to monitor a chronic disease such as diabetes. "There's still a low uptake in terms of apps and technology," said lead researcher Susannah Fox. ... read more

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