OSTOMY CARE MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

Regional Insights

On the basis of region, the global ostomy care market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America holds a dominant position in the global ostomy care market and is expected to retain its dominance over the forecast period, owing to large population suffering from Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other diseases in the region. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, around 1.3% of the adults in the U.S., accounting up to 3 million patients were reported to be suffering from inflammatory bowel disease in 2015 that increased the overall hospitalization rate in the country.

Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to witness a significant growth in the market, which is attributed to increasing efforts undertaken by government and non-government organization to support research, generate awareness, and increase the availability of treatment options to patients in their native countries. For instance, the Japan Ostomy Education is a non-profit organization approved by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan that conducts various activities concerned with stoma care for delivering a better life to patients suffering from related medical issues in Japan.