Market Trends of Global Medical Alert System/Personal Emergency Response System Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Medical Alert Systems Market according to our research experts:
Mobile PERS Expected to be the Fastest-growing Segment
The acronym MPERS stands for Mobile Personal Emergency Response System. These devices are wireless and operate on a cellular network, giving them a greater sense of independence and security. Mobile PERS, MPERS, Cellular PERS, and Wireless PERS are all terms used to describe these devices.
Mobile PERS is found to be the largest segment as these units possess many advantages over traditional PERS units, which include tracking capabilities via a variety of technologies. In addition, they are also lightweight and durable. They are gaining popularity by allowing senior citizens to lead a more independent and healthy lifestyle.
Moreover, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, for every 10,000 older people, there were approximately 645 emergency room visits due to falls. Because of the increased risk of falling, having a personal emergency response system can be highly beneficial if an older person finds themselves in this situation. Thus, the segment is expected to boost due to an increase in falls among older people.
The increasing demand for medical assistance, especially for the elderly, has also resulted in the growing adoption of landline PERS, which is likely to result in the growth of the medical alert system market over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific Expected to Register the Highest Growth Rate
Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing region in the overall market over the forecast period, owing to the increasing geriatric population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Also, the need for improved healthcare facilities and an increase in home-based health programs are expected to drive the market. Thus, the increasing geriatric population and chronic diseases may lead to the growth of the medical alert system market. According to the Rural Health Information Hub 2020 report, In the United States, there are more than 46 million older adults aged 65, and up; by 2050, that number is expected to rise to nearly 90 million. The number of older adults is expected to grow by almost 18 million between 2020 and 2030 when the last of the baby boom cohorts reaches the age of 65. Thus, an increase in the geriatric population is expected to boost the growth f the market in the region.
As per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics 2020, US Department of Transportation, an estimated 25.5 million Americans have disabilities that make traveling outside the home difficult. As the geriatric population is more prone to mobility diseases, the demand for medical alert systems is expected to increase over the forecast period.
The rising technological advancements, increasing awareness among the people, and growing investments from foreign players are, therefore, expected to augment the growth of the medical alert system market in this region.
