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- USA
USA
Region Facts:
Population - 304,000,000
Economy - Advanced
Medical Device Market - The US is the most developed country in the world and it also has an increasingly aging population which makes the market very attractive to medical device firms. By the year 2010 the US's aging population will reach:
21.5 million in the 65- to 74-year-old age group
17 million in the 75- to 84-year-old age group
2.1 million in the 85- to 99-year-old age group
- Latin America
Latin America
Region Facts:
Population - 300,000,000
Economy - The economy in most Latin American countries are still developing.
Medical Device Market - The regulatory situation in most Latin America markets is still relatively lenient, making it easier for firms to enter and conduct clinical trials.
- Brazil
Brazil
Region Facts:
Population - 192,000,000
Economy - Brazil's economy outweighs that of all other South American countries and is expanding its presence in world markets. Brazil currently has the 8th largest economy in the world.
Medical Device Market - Brazil is one the world's fastest growing economies (5.75% GDP growth per year) which makes the country a very attractive for medical device firms
- EU Countries
Western Europe(EU Countries)
Region Facts:
Population - 495,000,000
Economy - Advanced
Medical Device Market - Aging Population (by year 2010)
21.5 million in the 65- to 74-year-old age group
17 million in the 75- to 84-year-old age group
2.1 million in the 85- to 99-year-old age group
- Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Region Facts:
Population - 233,000,000
Economy - Developing
Medical Device Market - Market is growing as countries become more developed.
- Middle East
Middle East
Region Facts:
Population -193,000,000
Economy - Developing
Medical Device Market - Market is growing as countries become more developed.
- Russia
Russia
Region Facts:
Population - 105,000,000
Economy - Developing; BRIC country with one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world.
Medical Device Market - Market is growing as disposable income increases and healthcare systems develop.
galleries. - India
India
Region Facts:
Population - 1,100,000,000
Economy - Developing; BRIC country with one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world.
Medical Device Market - Market is growing as disposable income increases and healthcare systems develop.
- China
China
Region Facts:
Population - 1,330,000,000
Economy - Developing; BRIC country with one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world.
Medical Device Market - Market is growing as disposable income increases and healthcare systems develop.
- Japan
Japan
Region Facts:
Population - 127,000,000
Economy - Advanced
Medical Device Market - Aging Population (by year 2010) 25% of the population will be over 65 years and over.
- South Pacific
South Pacific
Region Facts:
Population - 33,000,000
Economy - Developing
Medical Device Market - Market is growing as countries become more developed.
- Aus - NZ
Australia & New Zealand
Region Facts:
Population -24,700,000
Economy - Advanced
Medical Device Market - Aging population; developed healthcare systems.