Wearable Medical Devices Market Expected To Grow With USD 66.8 Billion By 2026
According to a study published by Grand View Research, Inc., the wearable medical device market was pegged at USD 10.3 billion in 2018 and is expected to attain a CAGR of 26.1% over the forecast period (2019-2026). Increasing need for upgrading healthcare facilities and to incorporate advanced systems such as remote patient monitoring devices has resulted in the growth of the wearable medical device industry. Although the market provides scope for a lot of opportunities, o issues such as high cost and data security may impede the market growth. Rising focus on fitness and increasing attention on healthy living with availability of equipment and gadgets that provide assistance for tracking heart, food, and fitness are expected to drive the market. Concerns arising due to increasing instances of chronic diseases such as arthritis, heart attack cancer, diabetes, seizures, and obesity are fueling the demand. Governments and other international entities all around the world are also conc...