The global infection control market is expected to grow due to an increase in aging population, hospital-acquired infections and number of surgeries performed, according to IQ4I Research & Consultancy.
Here are five trends:
1. The market is expected to be valued at $22.6 billion by 2022.
2. The hospital segment was the largest in 2015 and is expected to grow the fastest through 2022.
3. North America was the largest market region-wise in 2015, with a market share of 39.5 percent.
4. The Asia region is expected to be the fastest growing region from 2015 to 2022.
5. Major players in the market include St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M Company; Göteborg, Sweden-based Getinge Group; and Alpharetta, Ga.-based Halyard Health.