The present invention relates to a smart wearable device enabling the measurement of vital parameters indicative of health status. There is further provided a monitoring and alert system of health status capable of processing measurement data sent by a smart wearable device. The monitoring and alert system is further capable of triggering alerts based on measurement values performed by the smart wearable device. Further provided is a method for monitoring a health status by means of a smart wearable device and a monitoring and alert system.