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One-third of U.S. Broadband Households own a Connected Health Device

Parks Associates today announced new digital health research showing adoption of digital health/wellness devices among U.S. broadband households is steadily increasing, with an increase from 26% in 2014 to 33% now. 360 View: Empowering Healthcare Consumers reports most of these devices are fitness-related, with connected fitness trackers reaching 10% penetration in 2015, while smart watches reached 4%.

From the article "One-third of U.S. Broadband Households own a Connected Health Device" by Wireless Developer Network.

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