A RESEARCH STUDY ON WHOOP-FITNESS TRACKERS A WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH INSURANCE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55829/e5hw3260Keywords:
wearable technology , fitness tracker, health insuranceAbstract
This study looks at the WHOOP fitness tracker, a wearable device that helps people track their health and fitness. WHOOP measures things like heart rate, sleep, and physical activity to help users live healthier lives. This study was secondary research where information about the company was analysed for the past data available on various sources from the internet. The research explores how this technology could impact health insurance by encouraging healthier habits, reducing health risks, and possibly lowering insurance costs. It also discusses the sharing of health data with insurance companies, including the benefits and concerns, such as privacy. The study Concludes how wearable devices like WHOOP can make managing health easier and bring changes to the insurance industry.
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