GMI Pressure Relief Devices Industry in Healthcare Com

Pressure Relief Devices Market Size, Industry Analysis
Report, Regional Outlook Application Development
Potential & Forecast, 2017 – 2024: Global Market Insights
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Pressure Relief Devices Market size should witness significant growth due to rising
incidences of pressure ulcers across the globe. As per U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, more than 2.5 million individuals are affected with pressure ulcers
annually in the U.S. which further fuels the demand for pressure relief devices such as
mattresses, beds, cushions and overlays over the coming few years.
Accelerating elderly population base prone to pressure injuries or bedsores will further
augment demand for such devices. As per UN 2012 estimates, worldwide geriatric
population will double by 2050 to reach an estimated value of more than 2.0 billion
boosting market growth in the future. Moreover, major causes of pressure ulcers
include lack of mobility, dry or moist skin, spinal injuries, osteoarthritis, poor
circulation due to heavy smoking habits, shearing and friction which removes top layers
of skin leading to pain and infection to patients who are admitted in the hospitals for
long duration and are bedridden.
Increasing obesity prevalence owing to lack of physical activity, unhealthy dietary
habits and adoption of sedentary lifestyles are yet another paramount factor propelling
the market growth. The body weight damages the skin tissues and blood supply causing
pain to the patients. Hence, these products enable healing of such wounds and tissue
damages. Technological advancements such as development of dynamic air fluidized
therapy bed will augment industry expansion. However, prohibitive cost associated
with these bedsore relief devices will hamper the industry growth over the forecast
period.
Increasing number of programs to enhance public awareness pertaining to proper
management and prevention of injuries will create immense growth opportunities in
the future. For instance, The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP)
announced the World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day on November 17 with a
STOP pressure injuries logo. The main objective is to create awareness related to
prevention of injuries and educate public across the world. The panel has provided a
window opportunity for organizations and healthcare settings such as hospitals,
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