Apple Watch users in Brazil can now enable sleep apnea detection

With the launch of watchOS 11 in September, Apple announced The latest Apple Watch models will get a new feature that can detect possible sleep apnea. The feature is already available in more than 150 countries, and now Brazil has been added to the list

Apple Watch sleep apnea detection feature now available in Brazil

as Confirmed by Apple Sleep apnea detection became available to Apple Watch users in Brazil on Tuesday. This feature has been approved by the Brazilian health regulatory agency ANVISA. Health-related features must be approved by regulatory agencies in various countries.

“Beginning today, Brazil launches a new Apple Watch feature that helps identify symptoms of moderate to severe sleep apnea. To enable it to provide sleep apnea notification capabilities, Apple obtained approval from the National Health Supervision Agency Medical device license,” the company told the outlet.

watchOS 11 introduces sleep apnea detection Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10and Apple Watch Ultra 2. This feature uses the Apple Watch accelerometer to detect potential breathing disorders during sleep. Apple describes it this way:

Sleep is an important area of ​​health because it affects a person’s overall physical and mental health. Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing temporarily stops during sleep, preventing the body from getting enough oxygen. The disease is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide and remains undiagnosed in most cases. If left untreated, it can have serious health consequences over time, including an increased risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart problems.

Breathing Disorders is an innovative Apple Watch metric that uses an accelerometer to detect tiny wrist movements associated with disruptions in normal breathing patterns during sleep. Every 30 days, Apple Watch analyzes breathing disorder data and notifies users if they are showing ongoing signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea so they can discuss next steps with their doctor, including possible diagnosis and treatment.

Make sure your iPhone and apple watch Running iOS 18 and watchOS 11 to enable sleep apnea notifications. In addition to Brazil, the feature is also available in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and many other regions. You can find a full list of supported countries and regions on Apple’s website.

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