The rise of connected health

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Allianz Worldwide Care discusses the rise of connected health.

Enthusiasm for connected health is on the rise. A recent study by Deloitte Centre for Health Solutions[1] found that 75% of the UK population uses health forums and websites. Evidence of the virtues of e-health in the treatment of medical conditions can be found in the monitoring of chronic diseases. In the UK, 97% of patients currently using technology to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, one of the most widespread long term diseases, report high levels of satisfaction and feel an improvement in their life condition. In France, more than 7 out of 10 people view e-health a...

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