9 top connected health devices consumers use, intend to buy

Almost 30 percent of U.S. household with broadband connection own and use at least one connected health device, and 13 percent of such households reported by very likely to purchase a connected health device in the next 12 months, according to a Parks Associates report.

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Here are the top nine connected health devices U.S. broadband households own and use or intend to purchase within the next year.

1. Exercise equipment with built-in app support: 13 percent own and use, 6 percent intend to buy

2. Digital pedometer or fitness tracker: 7 percent own and use, 5 percent intend to buy

3. Blood pressure cuff: 6 percent own and use, 4 percent intend to buy

4. Digital weight scale: 4 percent intend to buy, 4 percent use

5. GPS watch: 4 percent use, 3.5 percent intend to buy

6. Sports watch with built-in heart-rate monitor: 3.5 percent use, 4 percent intend to buy

7. Sleep-quality monitor: 2.5 percent use, 4 percent intend to buy

8. Smart pill box: 2 percent use, 4 percent intend to buy

9. Glucometer: 2 percent use, 3.5 percent intend to buy

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