Smartwatches and GPS devices show promise for tracking environmental impacts on health in real time

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Researchers at The City University of New York are investigating how smartwatches and GPS devices can be utilized to track environmental health impacts in real-time, especially as climate change leads to increased heat and air pollution. This pilot study aims to combine wearable technology, location data, and real-time surveys to better understand individuals' exposure to harmful environmental factors.

As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time. A new pilot study led by researchers at The City University of New York demonstrates the feasibility of combining wearable devices, smartphone location data, and real-time surveys to capture individuals' environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects.