Incontinence can be a symptom of an overactive bladder, but there are also neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis that can lead to issues. For instance, Parkinson’s disease causes disruption in the messaging between the brain, bowel, and bladder systems which can stimulate the urge to urinate prematurely. Further, it is suggested that obesity and complications from type 2 diabetes can also lead to problems with continence—all of which have increased the need for continence care beyond that of just an aging population. 

This report covers the global markets for incontinence, ostomy, and urology and includes details on specific equipment sales as well as associated accessories, consumables, and services. This report also features regional analysis as well as country-level analysis for key markets. Ostomy involves the removal of diseased portions of the gastrointestinal or urinary system and creation of an artificial opening in the abdomen to allow for the elimination of body wastes. Much of the urology market is captured in continence and ostomy, and prostate therapy brachytherapy is captured in Vamstar’s radiation therapy report. However, there are other segments to consider which have been included in this report.