Role of Technology in Promoting Heart Healthy Behavior Change to Increase Equity in Optimal Cardiovascular Health
Published: April 07, 2025
- Technology is improving physical activity, healthful dietary intake, sleep, and smoking cessation among populations most affected by cardiovascular health (CVH) disparities by providing strategies for self-monitoring, goal setting, and engagement through wearable devices, apps, and telehealth interventions.
- While technology has the potential to facilitate behavior change and increase equitable CVH, developing and implementing rigorous interventions that address digital and health literacy, language barriers, cultural relevance, and privacy concerns is a complex undertaking.
- To effectively reach and benefit populations most affected by disparities, it’s crucial to consider social and digital determinants at individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels throughout technology development, implementation, and policy-making processes.
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