Pneumoconiosis is a restrictive and occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of dust. There are a number of different agents that, when inhaled, can potentially cause pneumoconiosis. Organic and inorganic agents are responsible for causing this diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2013, 260,000 deaths occurred due to pneumoconiosis. Increasing prevalence of pneumoconiosis, increasing smoking population, and rising air pollution have driven the growth of the market. Approximately 75% of non-asbestos pneumoconiosis cases recorded under the IIDB scheme in 2009 were from individuals that are over 65 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 480,000 deaths every year. Moreover, increasing geriatric population, increasing healthcare expenditure, and strong encouragement from the government have also contributed to the growth of the market. According to research, smoking increases the possibility of pneumoconiosis; more than 60% of the global population smokes, this has increased the risk of pneumoconiosis and contributed in the growth of the market. However, side effects associated with the treatment and lack of long term treatment may lead to hinder the growth of the market.
The global pneumoconiosis market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during forecast period.
Segmentation
The global pneumoconiosis market is segmented on the basis of types, causes, therapy, and end users.
On the basis of types, the market is segmented into asbestosis, berylliosis, byssinosis, coal workers pneumoconiosis, silicosis, and others.
On the basis of causes, the market is categorised into organic dusts, non-organic substances, and others. Organic substances are further segmented into hay, malt, mushrooms, and others. Non organic substances are further segmented into sulphur dioxide, ammonia, nitrogen dioxide, and others.
On the basis of therapy, the market is segmented into diagnosis, and treatment. Diagnosis is further segmented into chest X-ray, CT scan, and others. Treatment is further classified into mucolytic agent, antibiotic, and others.
On the basis of end users, the market is segmented into hospital, clinics, and others.
Key players for global pneumoconiosis market
The key players for the global pneumoconiosis market Abbott (US) Eli Lilly (U.S.), Sunpharma (India), Sanofi (France), Novo Nordisk (Denmark), Novartis (Switzerland), Abbott (U.S.), AstraZeneca (U.K), Merck & Co. (U.S.), Pfizer (U.S.), Svizera Healthcare (India), F. Hoffman La Roche AG (Germany), and Bayer Cropscience Ltd. (U.S.).
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