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Fitbits And Other Wearables May Give Inaccurate Heart Rates For People Of Color

Fitbits and other similar wearable fitness trackers may not be accurately measuring heart rates for people of color. Here & Now’s Femi Oke talks to STAT’s Ruth Hailu (@ruth_hailu_) about why these devices may give inaccurate readings for people of color.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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