Observable, but Not Unobservable Health Numbers are Associated With Self-Reported Health: NHANES 2017-2020

It is possible that health numbers that can be observed (or assessed) at home, without a health care professional, may be more aligned with how individuals perceive their own health. Health care professionals may want to further help patients recognize their own health status. The use of wearable technologies may provide added health information resulting in more accurate perception of health. A more accurate perception of a patient's own health may aid health care professionals in further improving patient care.