The rising incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes is driving the demand for X-ray imaging systems. This is attributed to the fact that these systems are extensively used for diagnosing diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second biggest cause of death across the world and claimed 9.6 million deaths in 2018. In other words, cancer was responsible for one out of every six deaths across the globe in 2018.
The organization also reported that nearly 422 million people all over the world are suffering from diabetes and the disease claims 1.6 million deaths every year. Due to the burgeoning requirement for effective disease diagnosis, healthcare facilities are extensively using X-ray imaging systems. Moreover, many research institutes and organizations are conducting exhaustive research and development for developing technologically advanced X-ray imaging. These advancements have led to the development of innovative products such as mobile and digital X-rays.
Access Report Summary - X-Ray Imaging Market Global Industry Analysis and Demand Forecast
Portable and stationary X-ray imaging systems are the two most widely used types of X-ray imaging systems. Between these, the demand for stationary X-ray imaging systems was found to be higher in the past. On the other hand, in the forthcoming years, the sales of portable X-ray imaging systems are expected to surge sharply. These systems are heavily used in mammography, dental X-ray, chest X-ray, and orthopedic X-ray applications. Amongst these, the usage of these systems was observed to be significantly high in orthopedic X-ray applications during the last few years.
Geographically, North America witnessed the highest usage of X-ray imaging systems in the years gone by. This was due to the high healthcare expenditure, soaring incidence of chronic diseases, and the presence of a large geriatric population and well-developed healthcare infrastructure in the region. Additionally, the region is also home to a large number of geriatric people, which also contributed massively to the X-ray imaging market growth in the region during the last few years.
