Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or pressure sores, are a type of injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. These usually develop as a result of prolonged pressure on the skin. Pressure ulcers can range in severity from non-blanchable erythema of intact skin to full-thickness tissue loss. Risk factors include old age, poor nutrition, diabetes, and incontinence among others. Growing aging population worldwide can increase the prevalence of pressure ulcers, and this. can boost demand for effective treatment and prevention options for pressure ulcers.
Market Dynamics:
Global pressure ulcers treatment market growth is driven by growing geriatric population worldwide who are more prone to developing pressure ulcers due to age-related declining mobility and health issues. Rising prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes, that increases the risk of pressure ulcers, can also drive the market growth. However, high costs associated with advanced wound care dressings and therapies can hamper the market growth. Development of novel cost-effective treatment solutions can offer lucrative opportunities for market players. Strong pipeline of innovative products to improve wound healing and prevent complications can drive the pressure ulcers treatment market growth.
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