App technology set to improve health and save lives

With more than one in four adults in the UK having high blood pressure, and the number of people with diabetes in the UK projected to reach around 5 million by 2025, the Apple Watch – and similar smart watch technology – could drastically reduce the burden on the NHS and offer a vital lifeline to those most at risk from these conditions.

Claire McKinnon, Market Management Director for Allianz Global Assistance UK, a provider of health and homecare assistance services, commented: “New technology is developing rapidly, and provides some hugely beneficial solutions to help Brits improve almost every area of their lives. The almost limitless potential of ‘connected health’ solutions, alongside other new tech on the market and in development, makes this an extremely exciting time. With an aging population, good health management is more important than ever, and anything which is able to help us improve and monitor our overall health is a significant step towards a healthier UK.”