Investigating the accuracy of Garmin PPG sensors on differing skin types based on the Fitzpatrick scale: cross-sectional comparison study

Investigating the accuracy of Garmin PPG sensors on differing skin types based on the Fitzpatrick scale: cross-sectional comparison study

BackgroundCommercial wearable devices, which are often capable of estimating heart rate via photoplethysmography (PPG), are increasingly used in health promotion. In recent years, researchers have investigated whether the accuracy of PPG-measured heart rate varies based on skin pigmentation, focusin...

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Main Authors: Annie Icenhower, Claire Murphy, Amber K. Brooks, Megan Irby, Kindia N’dah, Justin Robison, Jason Fanning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Digital Health
Subjects:
physical activity
wearables
heart rate
equity
exercise
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1553565/full
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