Pollution Detecting Wearables Improve Health

THE ATLANTIC - May 30 - Research shows that exposure to air pollution leads to increased mortality rates related to cardiovascular and respiratory incidents. Wearables could soon be used to monitor environmental factors like pollution to warn people of dangers. Quanttus is working on a smartwatch that measures and analyzes its wearer’s vital signs in response to exercise, sleep, air pollution and weather. Frog Design is developing smart clothes that change color in response to smog and temperature. These companies are working with academics and governments to develop and integrate the technologies.

by Amy Westervelt
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