The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) is teaming up with Ultrahuman to bring the company's algorithms to Sahatna, the nationwide healthcare app. Sahatna lets individuals manage their health, speak to doctors and access health and genetics records. The app will now also tell users their biological age, rather than only their chronological age.
That figure comes from Ultrahuman's Ultra Age metric, which combines data on sleep, cardiovascular health and blood markers into a single score. Users do not need an Ultrahuman smart ring to benefit, because Sahatna's system is device agnostic. The system also will not mandate the use of Ultrahuman's rings.
Wearables have historically received little attention from doctors and regulators, but that view is changing. The ADPHC hopes the system will help residents understand how lifestyle factors shape their long-term health. The agency says the model, which combines clinical and wearable data, will support "earlier interventions, more targeted prevention strategies and more personalized recommendations."
It remains unclear whether officials will be able to identify individuals who need direct intervention, or whether that responsibility will rest with the user.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing