The Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention Market is segmented by Type (Oral Care Kit, Toothbrush, Swab, Moisturizer, Mouth Wash, Suction Tools), End-Use (Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, Home Care Settings), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World).

Market Insights

With an expanding geriatric population across the globe, the immunity level is observed to fall significantly. These two factors are expected to collectively propel the need for hospital-acquired pneumonia prevention in the next few years. Moreover, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases along with lengthy hospital stay duration will also escalate the chances of acquiring infections such as pneumonia, eventually pushing the demand for the prevention of hospital-acquired pneumonia, thus bolstering industry growth.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 outbreak positively influenced the hospital-acquired pneumonia prevention market growth. The pandemic resulted in a soaring number of affected patients across the globe, which put a strain on the healthcare sector. To prevent the spread of infection, there was a strong need for hospital-acquired pneumonia prevention amid the pandemic.

What is hospital-acquired pneumonia?

Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) is defined as a lower respiratory infection that does not incubate at the time of hospital admission but presents clinically for two or more days after hospitalization. Incidence of HAP is highly prevalent in the medical and surgical Intensive Care Units, and results in an additional cost to the healthcare centers and increases the length of stay in ICU.

Regional Analysis

The market in North America accounted for the largest market share in 2020 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the assessment period. This is mainly ascribed presence of a large number of hospitals, stringent sterilization, and sanitary activities in the region, the presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure, and advancements in the field of hospital hygiene and care, which further proliferates the regional market growth.

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