title: The bioengineering of changing lifestyle and wearable technology: a mini review.
abstract: Chronic diseases are a major health concern at the national and global level. According to the CDC, 86% of US health dollars go toward the treatment of chronic diseases. Many chronic diseases are manageable or preventable if individuals make appropriate lifestyle choices. Wearable technology  both consumer and medical  provides a unique opportunity to track lifestyle choices, such as increasing physical activity. It is estimated the market for consumer wearables will grow from $9.2 billion in 2014 to $30 billion by 2018. With such a potential market growth, it is important to understand the potential benefits and limitations of wearable technology to impact chronic disease management and prevention.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Roy W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Geib
authors.forename: Phil J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Swink
authors.forename: Alyssa J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Vorel
authors.forename: Cynthia S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Shepard
authors.forename: Alvaro N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Gurovich
authors.forename: Gabi N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Waite