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Survey: 74 percent of adults plan to purchase a health and fitness device in the next year

December 09, 2015

connected health devices

fitness tracker

Almost two years ago, the CTA, in conjunction with Parks Associates, published a report that found the wellness products market generated around $3.3 billion in 2013 and will increase to more than $8 billion in 2018 through product sales and software and service revenues.

From the article "Survey: 74 percent of adults plan to purchase a health and fitness device in the next year" by Aditi Pai.

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