# Health Forecasting To provide further tangibility, predictive technology enters the health sphere. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Nov 18, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/health-forecasting ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Health Forecasting trend? **Health Forecasting:** As a healthy lifestyle continues to be coveted by consumers, the next extension of healthy living is being realized with prediction technology in healthcare. Placing power in the users' hands, this shift towards prediction for prevention decentralizes healthcare further, and empowers everyday consumers to take charge of their own health. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 5, 2013 to Nov 14, 2014 - Published: Nov 18, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Health Forecasting trend ### Predictive Healthcare Technology Healthcare tech trends that allow for prediction and prevention of health issues. ### Wearable Health Monitors Wearable tech trends designed to track and monitor bodily functions for prediction and prevention of health issues. ### Data Analytics for Disease Prediction Data analytics trends to help predict and prevent diseases based on a variety of information sources. ## What the Health Forecasting trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry can use these trends to offer new services and optimize existing processes. ### For Consumer Electronics Industry Consumer electronics companies can develop new technologies to cater to the needs of health-conscious consumers. ### For Data Analytics Industry Data analytics companies can offer new ways to help healthcare providers predict and prevent diseases. ## Trend signals for Health Forecasting Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 47% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Health Forecasting trend 7 featured examples from Jul 5, 2013 to Nov 14, 2014. - [Baby Physiological Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sproutling-monitor): The Sproutling Monitor Predicts Babies' Habits for Parental Awareness (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation in the technology industry to create wearable devices for babies that track physiological data and environmental factors. - [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… - [Epileptic Episode Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialog-by-artefact): Dialog by Artefact Helps Monitor and Manage Chronic Seizures (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative medical devices and software solutions to improve the management of chronic health conditions like epilepsy. - [3D-Printed Heartbeat Regulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-membrane): These Artificial Heart 3D-Printed Membranes Could Save Your Life (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive advancements in biomedical engineering to develop groundbreaking technologies for improving heart health and personalized medical devices. - [Viral Illness-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-ebola): The Viral Hemorrhagic Fever App is Used for Tracking Ebola (Category: Tech) Implication: Healthcare providers and researchers will need to develop and implement smart and innovative technologies to improve care outcomes and reduce the spread of disease. - [Demise-Predicting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadline-app): The Deadline App Can Predict Your Death (Category: Tech) Implication: Healthcare industry can invest in sophisticated AI/ML systems to develop personalized health solutions that can leverage multiple data points, helping users make informed decision… - [Dementia-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dementia-ipad-app): A New App Helps Doctors Predict Onset Dementia (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Implementing dementia-detecting apps in the healthcare industry can improve early diagnosis and treatment of patients. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)