We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress hp
Sign In
Advertise with Us
GLOBETECH PUBLISHING LLC

Download Mobile App




Global Mammography Market Driven by Increased Breast Cancer Prevalence

By MedImaging International staff writers
Posted on 18 Apr 2019
The growth of the global mammography market is being driven by the rising prevalence of breast cancer, technological advancements in breast imaging, and investments by various organizations in breast cancer screening campaigns. The high-incidence and mortality rates for breast cancer among women aged 60 years and above who account for almost 78% of all breast cancer-related deaths represent a huge unmet need for breast cancer diagnostics. The rising number of breast cancer incidents and mortality cases is expected to increase the demand for mammography and consequently, boost the growth of the global mammography market over the coming years.

These are the latest findings of Research and Markets, (Dublin, Ireland), a global market research company.

On the basis of the technology used, conventional screen-film mammography (SFM) with high-spatial resolution has been the preferred choice for screening programs in most countries. However, with the advent of digital mammography, an increasing number of countries are witnessing a shift to newer systems which use digital receptors and computers, due to their superior depiction of low-contrast objects, wider dynamic change, and improved diagnostic quality of images, especially when examining denser breasts. Digital mammography systems also offer the added advantages of soft-copy image displays and soft-copy reading, which can be easily transferred, as well as significantly lower radiation exposure as compared to analog systems.

Hence, digital mammography is becoming the preferred choice of screening, despite the new technology costing six times more than conventional systems. Full-field digital mammography is the most common form of digital mammography employed and offers potential for significant advances in breast cancer diagnosis, including lower radiation dosages, reduced breast compression pressure, and improved detection. The major market players are also focusing on technological advancements and reducing the side effects of the procedures. These advantages of digital mammography are expected to aid the growth of the global mammography market over the coming years.

Geographically, North America holds the largest share of the global mammography market and is expected to maintain its leading position over the coming years. The growth of the North American mammography market is expected to be driven by the rising prevalence of breast cancer, better healthcare infrastructure, and increase in funding activity for research in breast cancer in the region.

Related Links:
Research and Markets

Ultra-Flat DR Detector
meX+1717SCC
Wall Fixtures
MRI SERIES
Computed Tomography System
Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition
Ultrasound Imaging System
P12 Elite

Channels

Ultrasound

view channel
Image: The new implantable device for chronic pain management is small and flexible (Photo courtesy of The Zhou Lab at USC)

Wireless Chronic Pain Management Device to Reduce Need for Painkillers and Surgery

Chronic pain affects millions of people globally, often leading to long-term disability and dependence on opioid medications, which carry significant risks of side effects and addiction.... Read more

Nuclear Medicine

view channel
Image: The diagnostic tool could improve diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients with chronic lung infections (Photo courtesy of SNMMI)

Novel Bacteria-Specific PET Imaging Approach Detects Hard-To-Diagnose Lung Infections

Mycobacteroides abscessus is a rapidly growing mycobacteria that primarily affects immunocompromised patients and those with underlying lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary... Read more

Imaging IT

view channel
Image: The new Medical Imaging Suite makes healthcare imaging data more accessible, interoperable and useful (Photo courtesy of Google Cloud)

New Google Cloud Medical Imaging Suite Makes Imaging Healthcare Data More Accessible

Medical imaging is a critical tool used to diagnose patients, and there are billions of medical images scanned globally each year. Imaging data accounts for about 90% of all healthcare data1 and, until... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2025 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.