Posted 2/25/2024, 10:33:00 AM
Technology Offers Promise and Peril in Closing Racial Gaps in Heart Health
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black Americans and disparities exist in outcomes.
- Technology like wearables and health chatbots represent opportunities to improve access to care.
- Over 75% of surveyed Black Americans trust health information from chatbots.
- Algorithms must be designed carefully to avoid perpetuating biases.
- Digital solutions should be implemented equitably across communities to close health disparities.