Smartwatches and GPS devices show promise for tracking environmental impacts on health in real time

MedicalXpress | мая 08, 2026

As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time. A new pilot study led by researchers at The City University of New York demonstrates the feasibility of combining wearable devices, smartphone location data, and real-time surveys to capture individuals' environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects.