Report: The World Medical Markets Fact Book 2009

Abstract

Essential facts, figures, forecasts and statistics on medical markets around the world.

In today' s challenging market environment the need to understand world medical marketplaces, and be able to answer quickly those questions that arise daily, is essential. Therefore an authoritative, current and comprehensive market intelligence source is an invaluable aid for every executive. And that source is The World Medical Markets Fact Book 2009.

Published by Espicom, for over 28 years experts in the healthcare market field, the 386-page Fact Book brings together a range of often difficult to source information in one single, convenient and comprehensive publication. Keep it near to you at all times, or consider an electronic version to share with colleagues for the search and retrieval of specific information.

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Key economic, demographic and health statistics on 67 markets around the world
5-year forecasts and market evaluations
Over 500 tables and charts
Print or electronic formats

67 key countries covered

Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Latvia
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
UAE
United Kingdom
USA
Venezuela

Vietnam

Comprehensive Contents

World Overview

Drawing on information presented, the report provides a range of statistics on:

Demographics
Health expenditure
Hospitals and beds
Admissions & surgical procedures
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dentists
Medical equipment market (actual & per capita)
Trade in medical equipment
Forecasts to 2014 for key demographic, economic and health indicators

Regional Overviews

The report provides 5 regional overviews for:

Americas
Asia/Pacific
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Middle East/Africa

Which provide data on:

Demographics
Health expenditure
Hospitals and beds
Admissions & surgical procedures
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dentists
Medical equipment market (actual & per capita)
Trade in medical equipment
Forecasts to 2014 for key demographic, economic and health indicators

Key facts and figures (where available) for 67 markets around the world, covering:

Demographic Data
- Population
- Population growth
- % population aged 65+
- Live births per ‘000 population
- Deaths per ‘000 population
- Infant mortality per ' 000 live births
- Life expectancy for males/females

Economic Data
- Health expenditure (US$)
- Health expenditure per capita (US$)
- Health expenditure as a % GDP
- Public health expenditure as a % of the total

Healthcare Data
- Hospitals (public & private)
- Hospital beds
- Beds per ‘000 population
- Inpatient admissions
- Inpatient admissions per ‘000 population Average length of stay (days)
- Surgical procedures (‘000s)
- Physicians and nurses
- Physicians and nurses per ‘000 population
- Dentists
- Dentists per ‘000 population
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacists per ‘000 population

Trade Data: 2002-2007
- Imports
- Import growth rate
- Exports
- Export growth rate

Market Projections: 2009-2014
- Medical equipment market
- Per capita value medical equipment market
- Medical equipment market growth rate
- Specific market projections for consumables, diagnostic imaging, dental products, orthopaedic products and other

Key Data Projections: 2009-2014
- Population (millions)
  - % growth
  - Number of people 65+
- GDP (US$ billions)
  - Per capita (US$)
  - Real growth
- Total Health expenditure (US$ billions)
  - Per capita (US$)
    - % of GDP
    - % private
- Hospital beds (‘000s)
  - % private
  - Rate per ‘000
- Physicians (‘000s)
  - % private
  - Rate per ‘000

Performance information on 80 major companies

The Fact Book presents financial performance figures on leading medical device and equipment companies from Abbott and Alcon to Tyco, Varian and Zimmer

Answer questions such as:

Which country spends most on medical devices as % of GDP?
How is the economic downturn and currency fluctuations affecting GDP in key markets?
Which medical device markets are growing the fastest?
How does the Brazilian market compare with Mexico and Argentina in terms of total health expenditure?
What demographic development is affecting the market in Central and Eastern Europe?
What will the value of the Chinese medical market be in 2013 and 2014 and what is the growth rate?