Negative Aspects of Emerging Technologies in Physical Activity Promotion
Abstract
Emerging technologies (e.g., mobile health) are rapidly gaining traction in the United States. In 2024, 98% of Americans owned a cell phone and 91% owned a smartphone ( Pew Research Center, 2024 ). One-third use wearable devices, with over 80% sharing data with physicians ( National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2023 ). Despite these advances, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data from 2017–2020 showed that one in four US adults was sedentary, increasing risk for obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions linked to inactivity ( CDC, 2025 ).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Physical Activity and Health
Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 362–374
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter