The prospect of using mobile applications in the formation of a healthy lifestyle and disease preventiongrail of science

Abstract

The study examines the prospects of using mobile applications in healthcare and promoting healthy lifestyles among the Ukrainian population. The research analyses the features, advantages, and disadvantages of the most popular "Health and Fitness" apps, such as "Mi Fitness", "Kalorické Tabulky", "Heartwell Tracker", "Step Counter-Pedometer App" and "Blood Pressure App". An anonymous social survey of users was conducted to evaluate their experience. The findings indicate that these applications allow users to track physical activity, weight, sleep, blood pressure, heart rate, and other vital indicators, contributing to timely diagnosis of diseases and lifestyle adjustments. Among the disadvantages are measurement inaccuracies, lack of professional medical advice, and data privacy concerns. The majority of users observed positive changes in their health while using these applications. The study explores prospects for improving mobile apps by increasing measurement accuracy, providing personalised recommendations, and integrating with electronic healthcare systems to enhance their effectiveness in disease prevention