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19 Apr 2024
The French consumer electronics business Withings (pronounced "WITH-things") has its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Additionally, it distributes its goods all over the world and has offices in Hong Kong and Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Known for their inventive and well-designed connected gadgets, Withings has produced the first Wi-Fi scale to hit the market (launched in 2009), a blood pressure monitor approved by the FDA, a smart sleep system, and a range of self-tracking activity watches. Additionally, it offers researchers and healthcare providers B2B services.
India, Brace Yourself With Goodies On the Way to You! ~
Withings has made its formal debut in India and is introducing a selection of cutting-edge health monitoring products to the Indian market. Withings, a reputable company in the creation of clinically proven linked health products, is best known for creating the first connected smart scale. The Body Scan smart scale is the main product driving Withings' entry into the Indian market. This cutting-edge gadget uses a variety of sensors to assess more than just weight; it can also measure other important aspects of body composition, such as visceral fat and muscle mass.
Withings Health Solutions is committed to using a combination of university collaborations and internal research to accelerate the linked health revolution. It measures the degree to which major heart disease risk factors—such as sedentary behavior, being overweight or obese, and high blood pressure—are related to lifestyle choices and what may be done to lower those chances using real-time data. Many clinical trials have been conducted with Withings products.
Additionally, it boasts the capability to record a 6-lead electrocardiogram for detecting potential cardiac arrhythmias and assess nerve health through bioelectrical impedance analysis. For consumers who wish to monitor their general health, Withings is also offering the Body Smart Scale, which provides estimates of body composition components like fat and muscle mass. Withings is also getting involved in the wearables business in India and is launching the ScanWatch2 hybrid smartwatch in India. Combining smart fitness and sleep tracking features with robust medical-grade sensors, the ScanWatch2 can perform electrocardiogram and blood oxygen readings, while also monitoring skin temperature fluctuations. For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, the ScanWatch Light offers many of the same advanced health sensors in a sleek analog watch design.
A Wide Range Of Varieties To Choose From ~
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Where To Focus:
Withings launches in India at a time when cardiovascular health is the most important thing to focus on. With India facing a growing cardiovascular health problem, Withings' entry into the Indian market comes at a critical moment. According to research included in the news release, Indians are affected by cardiovascular illnesses ten years earlier than those in the West, and the country accounts for 20% of global mortality from these conditions. In addition, a major obesity problem exists in urban India, where 70% of people are categorized as obese, placing the country third internationally in terms of obesity prevalence. Withings' president and founder, Eric Carreel, emphasized the company's dedication to democratizing access to game-changing medical innovations. Carreel emphasized Withings’ unique ability to capture real-life data seamlessly, citing the unmatched capability of their smartwatch to track clinical biomarkers with a 30-day battery life. “What makes us unique is our capacity to capture real-life data, as seamlessly as it should. There’s no other smartwatch on the market that can track clinical biomarkers like we do with a 30-day battery life. With the launch of our products and services in India, we are thrilled to provide those unique tools and insights to empower millions of individuals to lead healthier lives,” he said.