Shop E Store With the release of watchOS 11 in September, Apple announced that the latest Apple Watch models will have a new feature that can detect possible sleep apnea. The feature has been launched in over 150 countries and now Brazil has joined the list.
Apple Watch sleep apnea detection now available in Brazil
Sleep apnea detection is now available for Apple Watch users in Brazil, Apple confirmed on Tuesday. This feature has been approved by ANVISA, the Brazilian health regulator. Health-related features must be approved by national regulatory authorities.
“Starting today, a new Apple Watch feature that helps you identify signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea has arrived in Brazil. To help provide sleep apnea notifications, Apple is… We have obtained a medical device license from the National Health Surveillance Authority,” the company told reporters.
Sleep apnea detection was introduced in watchOS 11 for Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. This feature uses the Apple Watch accelerometer to detect potential breathing problems while you sleep. Apple explains:
Sleep is an important area of health as it affects a person’s overall physical and mental health. Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing temporarily stops during sleep, causing the body to not receive enough oxygen. The condition is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, but most cases go undiagnosed. If left untreated, it can have significant health consequences over time, including increased risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Breathing Disturbances is an innovative new metric on Apple Watch that uses accelerometers to detect small movements of the wrist that occur during sleep that disrupt normal breathing patterns. Apple Watch analyzes breathing disorder data every 30 days and notifies users if they are showing consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea, including potential diagnosis and treatment. You can talk to your doctor about next steps.
To enable sleep apnea notifications, make sure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are running iOS 18 and watchOS 11. In addition to Brazil, this feature is also available in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, European Union, and many other regions. A complete list of supported countries and regions is available on Apple’s website.
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