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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

New Apple Watch Series 11 includes a hypertension detection feature

  • Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11, which includes a new feature designed to detect suspected chronic high blood pressure.
  • The device utilizes its heart sensor and an algorithm to analyze blood vessel responses over 30-day periods, alerting users to potential hypertension patterns.
  • Apple aims to identify one million people aged 22 and older with undiagnosed high blood pressure within a year through this new technology.
  • The company is currently seeking regulatory approval for the feature, which was developed using data from over 100,000 participants and validated on more than 2,000 people.
  • High blood pressure is a significant health concern, often without obvious symptoms, and the new watch also introduces a 'Sleep Score' feature to monitor sleep quality.

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