Here’s what you need to know:
1. In 2014, the most common search term was “health app.” Prior to 2014, the most common search term was “fitness app.”
2. Today, both “health app” and “fitness app” are searched less frequently than specific products, such as “Apple health” or “Google fit.”
3. General health terms, like “medical app,” are searched more frequently than specific medical conditions, such as “cholesterol app” or “diabetes app.”
4. “Pregnancy app” is the most common search term when compared to other medical conditions; searches for “pregnancy app” have also increased over time.
5. “Cholesterol app” is another highly searched term; however, searches for “cholesterol app” have remained constant over time.
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