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Apple has made good on its promise to bring sleep apnea detection to the Apple Watch, with the feature now available globally across many countries. As of now, Health Canada has become one of the first countries to integrate sleep apnea notifications into Apple Watch for its customers.
Apple introduces Apple Watch sleep apnea detection in Canada.
Apple has introduced sleep apnea notifications, with Canada now being added to the list. Healthcare-related options must be approved by regulatory bodies worldwide before they can be adopted. The corporation has introduced this innovative feature to its clients worldwide.
Sleep apnea detection was introduced in watchOS 7 for Apple Watch Series 5 and later models. The innovative application leverages the Apple Watch’s accelerometer functionality to monitor and identify subtle changes in respiration patterns during sleep. Here’s how Apple describes it:
Sleep plays a vital role in overall wellness, as it has a profound impact on both physical and mental health. Sleep apnea is a common condition characterised by recurring episodes of shallow or paused breathing during sleep, resulting in inadequate oxygen intake for the body. The situation is expected to affect more than one billion people globally, yet often remains undetected. If left unchecked, this condition may lead to adverse health consequences over time, including an increased risk of developing hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular complications.
Introducing Respiratory Disturbances, a pioneering feature on Apple Watch that harnesses the power of the accelerometer to track subtle wrist movements indicative of disruptions in normal breathing patterns during sleep, offering a groundbreaking metric for monitoring overall health and wellness. Apple Watch every 30 days scrutinizes respiratory data to identify persistent patterns indicative of moderate to severe sleep apnea, prompting users to consult their healthcare provider regarding diagnosis, treatment, and potential next steps.
To receive sleep apnea notifications on both your iPhone and Apple Watch, ensure they’re running the latest compatible software: iOS 18 for your iPhone and watchOS 11 for your Apple Watch. .
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