World - 10 Recent Reports on Healthcare Market Growth, Predictions

Here are 10 recent reports on healthcare market growth expectations and opportunities.

1. Global Endoscopy Systems Market to Reach $4.9B by 2017. A Global Industry Analysts report said an aging population and demand for preventative screenings is expected to drive growth in the global endoscopy market. Other growth factors include increased acceptance of endoscopic techniques, advancements in technology and extensive use of endoscopy procedures and video imaging.

2. World Sterilization Equipment and Supplies Market to Reach $3.31B by 2017. A Global Industry Analysts report said the market will be stimulated by growing concerns over infection disease outbreaks, increased medical device reprocessing and industry regulations. Market growth slowed in 2009 due to the recession but picked up last year. The United States is the largest market, and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market.

3. U.S. Bariatric Surgical Devices Market to Reach $2.6B by 2017. A Global Industry Analysts report said the market will be driven by the rise in obesity, a rising rate of successful surgeries, the introduction of sophisticated technologies and improved insurance coverage. The increased use of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding systems and minimally-invasive procedures such as intragastric balloons are also expected to support market growth.

4. 13M Prescription Products Delivered to Healthcare Organizations Daily. A Research and Markets report said the challenges facing the pharmaceutical supply chain include counterfeiting, terrorism, disruption resulting from man-made and natural disasters, growth of mail order, pharmacy consolidation and the dominance of three wholesalers — McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health. The U.S. pharmaceutical wholesale market was worth $275 billion in 2008.

5. Global Orthopedic Devices Market Expected to Reach $57.9B by 2016. A Markets and Markets report found the fastest growing medical device market, spinal devices, is expected to reach a value of $13.5 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 9.3 percent. The joint reconstruction market, boosted by aging baby boomers, is expected to reach $19.2 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 5.8 percent.

6. Robotic Surgery Equipment Manufacturing Industry Expected to Reach $4.2B by 2016. An IBISWorld report found the robotic surgery equipment manufacturing industry's revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 14.9 percent for the next five years, reaching $4.2 billion by 2016. From 2011-2012, revenue is expected to increase 21.1 percent to $2.6 billion. However, new federal regulations on excise tax and market approval processes could hinder the market's growth.

7. Weight Loss Services Industry Revenue to Reach $4.1B by 2016. An IBISWorld report said the weight loss services industry's revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 4.5 percent for the next five years to reach $4.1 billion by 2016. Americans will spend an estimated $3.3 billion on weight loss services in 2011. Analysts name rising obesity rates and a stabilizing economy for the increase in market revenue.

8. Global Anesthesia Equipment Market to Grow 7.4% Through 2014. A MarketResearch.com report said the global anesthesia equipment market is expected to grow 7.4 percent through 2014, driven by the increased availability of advanced anesthetic equipment. The market has seen an increased trend of mergers and acquisitions among anesthesia equipment manufacturers. Despite this growth, price battles among vendors could pose a challenge to market expansion.

9. Gastrointestinal Endoscopes Market to Reach $2.7 Billion in 2017. A Research and Markets report said the global gastrointestinal endoscopes market is expected to reach $2.7 billion in 2017. The report said the growth is from an increased adoption of capsule endoscope systems, advancements in technology, HD systems, increased prevalence of colorectal cancer and esophagitis as well as a growing awareness of the diseases.

10. Global Market for Infection Control Devices Projected to Reach $18.3B by 2016. A Reportlinker report forecasted the market for infection control devices and products will cross $18.3 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 12 percent. The global market for healthcare-acquired infection treatments is expected to reach more than $30 billion by 2016 at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 percent. That projection is far higher than the global market valued in 2010 at $16 billion.

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