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Global Mammography Market<br />

Global <strong>market</strong> for Mammography <strong>market</strong> is currently worth USD 1,428 million and is<br />

expected to reach USD 1,920 Million by the end of 2021 growing at a CAGR of 6.1%.<br />

Breast cancer remains to be the common cause of deaths among women worldwide.<br />

The high mortality rate has increased need for diagnosing the patients for breast cancer<br />

and resulted in a rising demand for <strong>mammography</strong> devices. These devices help in the<br />

early detention and diagnosis of breast disease among women.<br />

Mammography refers to a standard screening and diagnostic technique used to screen<br />

the breast tissues for the presence of malignant tissues. It involves a detailed imaging<br />

inside the breast with a low-dose x-ray system for the early detention of cancer.<br />

Screening mammograms involves checking for breast cancer among women who has<br />

no signs of the diseases. Diagnostics mammogram is used to check breast cancer after<br />

a lump or other symptoms of the disease. It can also be used to evaluate the changes<br />

found during a screening <strong>mammography</strong>.<br />

Rising incidences of breast cancer is the primary driving factor for the <strong>mammography</strong><br />

<strong>market</strong>. Along with this, advancements in breast imaging technologies, rapid growth in<br />

aging population, increasing awareness resulting in early breast cancer screening are<br />

also impelling the growth of the <strong>market</strong>. However, side effects associated with<br />

<strong>mammography</strong>, government regulations and expensive imaging systems are restraining<br />

the growth of the <strong>market</strong>.<br />

The global <strong>market</strong> for <strong>mammography</strong> is segmented based on the product, technology<br />

and application. By product, the <strong>market</strong> is segmented as 3D mammograms, digital,<br />

analog system, film screens, biopsy systems and others. Analog, digital and breast<br />

tomosynthesis are the technologies used in <strong>mammography</strong>. By the type of application,<br />

the <strong>market</strong> is segmented into screening and diagnostics. As the new technologies are<br />

constantly being developed and modified resulting in better imaging capabilities as the<br />

technology becomes more widespread. The global shift is more inclined towards the<br />

digital technologies away from analog technologies.<br />

Based on the geographical region, the <strong>market</strong> is segmented as North America, Europe,<br />

Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. North America currently dominates<br />

the global <strong>market</strong> owing to the increasing cancer population and higher affordability.<br />

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region registering a tremendous CAGR in the forecast<br />

period. Growing demographics and economies of India, China among others regions of<br />

Asia Pacific is aiding the growth of the <strong>market</strong> in these region.<br />

The <strong>mammography</strong> industry has witnessed many product launches, mergers and<br />

strategic agreements among the key players in the recent years. The major companies<br />

in the industry include GE Healthcare, Hologic Inc., Siemens Healthcare, Philips<br />

Healthcare, Toshiba Medical Systems, Sonocine Inc., Metaltronica, Fujifilm and<br />

Planmed.<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

1 .Introduction<br />

1.1 Market Definition<br />

1.2 Study Deliverables<br />

1.3 Base Currency, Base Year and Forecast Periods<br />

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