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Rising geriatric population
The world population is aging at an unprecedented rate with people generally living longer due to advanced healthcare and lifestyle changes. It is estimated that by 2050, 1 in 6 people globally will be aged 65 years and above. This translates to an enormous expansion of the geriatric demographic worldwide with projections of over 2 billion senior citizens on the planet. As people grow older, their risk of developing chronic health issues rises in tandem. Things like reduced mobility due to arthritis or other age-related impairments curb normal activity levels considerably. The lack of movement coupled with other common comorbidities in the elderly population such as diabetes, heart disease and vascular conditions drastically raises their vulnerability to DVT.
Advanced age itself is considered a significant risk factor because aging diminishes circulatory function and speeds up blood coagulation. It becomes more difficult for the aging body to regulate normal blood flow and clotting tendencies within the leg veins. Therefore, just by virtue of living longer, elderly citizens have a higher probability of experiencing DVT at some point. Managing DVT in the geriatric group is challenging due to coexisting morbidities and healing capacities. Once DVT strikes, it is very common for seniors to suffer recurrences due to persistent pro-clotting tendencies. This makes IVC filters reliably effective alternatives when anti-coagulation alone is insufficient for the older population.
With lifetimes expanding worldwide, there will be increase in proportion of those aged 65 years and above requiring treatment for DVT and related conditions. Catering to the unique healthcare needs of this demographic can boost demand for specialized products like IVC filters. As people celebrate greater longevity, medical device markets must simultaneously address the complex health challenges of advanced age.
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