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Connected Health Device Adoption Up Among Broadband Households

In terms of use frequency, the survey found that 75% of fitness device users use their device one to three times per week. Fitbit owners had the highest device use of any brand, with 68% of owners using their devices daily.
Harry Wang, director of mobile and health products research at Parks Associates, said he expects user adoption of mobile health and fitness devices to grow as consumer experience improves.

From the article "Connected Health Device Adoption Up Among Broadband Households" by iHeartBeat.

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