mHealth related products need to make medical sense

In regards to wearing sunscreen, the American Academy of Dermatology has kept it simple. Use SPF of 30 or above, water resistent, broad spectrum coverage. Reapply every two hours when outdoors, and wear protective clothing. Apply one ounce, or enough to fill a shot glass — that’s a direct quote from the Academy. The American Academy of Dermatology has created a great Sunscreen FAQ, accompanied by an infographic that patient’s and doctors should use for guidance.

Just because a sensor can be packaged with a phone or a wearable doesn’t mean it makes sense. We need to keep it simple — and not be titrating our sunscreen usage with a UV sensor on a phone.

I completely agree. Android device makers are rushing “health” features out as fast as they can in advance of the presumed iWatch presentation on september 9th. Another example is LG’s BMI calculator which advices everyone—regardless of body type—to adjust their weight to a BMI of 22.5.

So, Samsung, LG, and everyone else, please stop and think things through—or at least be sensible and consult a proficient medical doctor to help you sort through your mess.