Digital Health for Obesity Market Trends

Digital Health for Obesity Market Trends

The rapid growth of the mHealth sector and the use of digital wearable devices is one of the leading factors for spurring the demand for digital health in obesity. They allow for real-time measurement and monitoring of essential parameters such as physical activity, calorie intake, heart rates, and sleep patterns, thereby providing self-monitoring feedback.
 

• Interactivity with mHealth applications and wearables such as fitness bands or smart wristwatches is enhanced by setting personal goals and reminder systems.
   
• In addition, these devices enable data sharing with healthcare providers facilitating customized interventions that have garnered a significant large user base propelling the demand in the market.
   
• For instance, research recently published in The Obesity Society’s flagship journal Obesity revealed that self-monitoring through digital health tools is associated with weight loss. This systematic review of randomized controlled trials among adults with overweight and obesity found that higher engagement in digital self-monitoring resulted in significant weight reduction.
   
• Therefore, the high prevalence of obesity among adults stands to reason that the demand for more effective and simpler treatment options will be on the increase.
   
• Moreover, technology-based interventions, such as SMS, apps, wearables, and websites, often achieve weight loss results comparable to in-person approaches, supporting their viability as accessible treatment options.
   
• As these technologies advance, they play a critical role in managing obesity more effectively and conveniently, thereby driving growth in the market.