# Mobile Health Consumers turn to smartphones for health-oriented guidance. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jun 10, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitalized-health ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Mobile Health trend? **Mobile Health:** The ubiquity of mobile connectivity has rendered the modern consumer to require instant gratification. Looking to smartphones for constant guidance, users are utilizing health-oriented apps and add-ons to effectively augment health into a less daunting topic that they can both control and augment without the need for formalized healthcare. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 18 to Jun 7, 2014 - Published: Jun 10, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Mobile Health trend ### Mobile Health Apps The widespread adoption and availability of mobile technology has given rise to a multitude of health apps and add-ons that allow consumers to monitor, record and interpret health-related information in real-time. ### Comprehensive Health Monitoring Apps With more users looking for qualitative rather than quantitative approaches to health, comprehensive apps that incorporate not only exercise and food intake but also psychological and emotional states are in demand. ### Inclusive Healthcare Apps There is an increasing focus on designing and developing healthcare apps and platforms with accessibility in mind, catering to all age groups, genders, and abilities. ## What the Mobile Health trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry Innovative health apps and devices provide healthcare professionals with an opportunity to better monitor, treat and diagnose patients in real-time. ### For Technology Industry There is significant scope for the technology industry to develop and improve wearable and non-invasive health monitoring devices that are compatible with a wide range of mobile platforms and user needs. ### For Fitness Industry Health and fitness apps and devices are revolutionizing the way people approach exercise and fitness, giving rise to more personalized and tailored workout regimes. ## Trend signals for Mobile Health Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 26%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 26% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Mobile Health trend 6 featured examples from Feb 18 to Jun 7, 2014. - [Predictive Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-health): The Nurse App for Health Makes Disease Predictions for a Patient (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can benefit from predictive health apps like Nurse app to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs by leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligenc… - [Fat-Measuring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawbone-app): The Jawbone App Measures Your Body Fat Percentage to Keep You Healthy (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing fitness apps that integrate body fat tracking features can attract health-conscious individuals. - [Comprehensive Weight-Loss Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noom): The 'Noom' App Tracks Your Diet, Exercise and Psychological State (Category: Tech) Implication: The rise of comprehensive weight-loss apps like Noom creates an opportunity for health tech innovators to develop more sophisticated, user-focused platforms that integrate quantit… - [Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darma): The Darma App Notes Posture and Heart Rate While Sitting (Category: Tech) Implication: The health and fitness industry could benefit from adding stationary health-monitoring technology into their products. - [Anti-Childhood Obesity Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurbo-health): The Kurbo Health System Helps Kids Combat Health Issues (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile app development industry has opportunities for growth in the development of child-friendly health and wellness apps targeting childhood obesity prevention. - [Inclusive Menstruation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-app): The Dayima Women's Health App Also Has Features for Men (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for developers to create innovative and comprehensive mobile apps that cater to specific health needs, including menstruation tracking and social forums. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - 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