Nearly all smartwatches, fitness bands are a hotspot for harmful bacteria. Here's how to prevent disease spread
Hindustan TimesAre you aware that our body is home to trillions of bacteria? Here's how to prevent disease spread In other words, if the immune system does not function properly, the harmful bacteria in our body will wreak havoc and cause diseases that can endanger not just your own lives but also those around you. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shobha Subramanian Itolikar, Consultant-Internal Medicine at Fortis Hospital in Mulund, shared, “As per a recent study conducted in Florida, we all carry harmful bacteria on our mobile phones and smartwatches and spread them around unknowingly. Since they can track vital health signs like heartbeat, stress levels and activity levels like daily steps, these gadgets are quite popular, especially with fitness enthusiasts.” She explained, “Most of us wear wearable devices for extended hours from sunrise to sunset. While rubber and plastic bands had the most bacteria on them, metal bands, on the other hand, were virtually free from bacteria.” Dr Shobha Subramanian Itolikar elaborated, “These transmissible bacteria are hazardous as they can cause various invasive diseases, especially in individuals with low immunity, like children, older adults, diabetics, cancer patients, etc.
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