Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Detection Now Available in Brazil
Apple Watch Sleep apnea Detection Now available in Brazil
Millions in Brazil can now leverage their Apple Watch to potentially identify signs of sleep apnea.
Apple announced today that its sleep apnea detection feature, introduced with watchOS 11, is now available in Brazil. This expansion brings the potentially life-saving feature to over 150 countries worldwide.
“As of today, a new apple Watch feature that helps identify signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea arrives in Brazil,” Apple stated in a press release. “In order to enable it to offer the sleep apnea notification feature, Apple obtained a license for medical equipment from the National Health Surveillance Agency.”
This innovative feature utilizes the Apple Watch’s accelerometer to detect subtle wrist movements associated with breathing disturbances during sleep.
How it Works:
Apple Watch analyzes these movements and, every 30 days, notifies users if it detects consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea. This empowers individuals to consult with their doctor for potential diagnosis and treatment.
“Sleep apnea is a prevalent disorder in which breathing momentarily stops during sleep, preventing the body from getting enough oxygen,” apple explains. ”The condition is estimated to impact more than 1 billion people worldwide, and in most cases, goes undiagnosed. If left untreated, it can have important health consequences over time, including increased risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues.”
Availability and Requirements:
To utilize the sleep apnea detection feature, users need an Apple watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 running watchOS 11, paired with an iPhone running iOS 18.
For a complete list of supported countries and regions, visit the Apple website.
This expansion of the sleep apnea detection feature underscores Apple’s commitment to leveraging technology for improved health outcomes. By making this potentially life-changing tool accessible to millions more,Apple is empowering individuals to take control of their sleep health.
Apple Watch Takes Aim at Sleep Apnea in Brazil
Millions in Brazil now have a new tool in the fight against sleep apnea thanks to Apple’s innovative smartwatch.
Apple announced today that its sleep apnea detection feature, part of watchOS 11, is now available in brazil, expanding the perhaps life-saving feature to over 150 countries globally.
“As of today,a new Apple Watch feature that helps identify signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea arrives in Brazil,” Apple stated in a press release.“To enable this sleep apnea notification feature, Apple obtained a licence for medical equipment from the National Health Surveillance Agency.”
The feature utilizes the Apple watch’s accelerometer to detect subtle wrist movements tied to breathing disturbances during sleep.Every 30 days, the watch analyzes these movements and notifies users if it detects consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea, encouraging them to consult with their doctor for potential diagnosis and treatment.
“Sleep apnea is a prevalent disorder in which breathing momentarily stops during sleep, preventing the body from getting enough oxygen,” apple explains.”The condition is estimated to impact more than 1 billion people worldwide, and in moast cases, goes undiagnosed. If left untreated,it can have vital health consequences over time,including increased risk of hypertension,type 2 diabetes,and cardiac issues.”
Access to this powerful tool requires:
An Apple watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 running watchOS 11.
An iPhone running iOS 18.
This rollout underscores Apple’s ongoing commitment to leveraging technology for improved health outcomes. By making this potentially life-changing tool accessible to millions more,Apple is empowering individuals to take control of their sleep health.