(MENAFN - Coherent Market Insights) The stethoscope is used for different medical procedures for hearing and listening to the heartbeat. The stethoscope has two main parts: the probe, which is attached to the earpieces and the mask, which sits on the stethoscope base. With the help of these two parts, a doctor can clearly hear all the different noises produced inside the body. Stethoscopes are highly important in the detection of heart problems and lung infections. Even though stethoscopes can be found in hospitals
The growing prevalence of the chronic disease is a key factor driving the growth of the stethoscope market. The stethoscope has been used by doctors for decades and it plays a crucial role in monitoring the overall function of the body. The rise in prevalence of the cardiovascular and pulmonary disease is again fueling the growth of the stethoscope market. According to the World Health Organization, around 65 million people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and 3 million die from it each year, making it the third leading cause of death worldwide. About 334 million people suffer from asthma, the most common chronic disease of childhood affecting 14% of all children globally. Moreover, the growing geriatric population around the globe is again increasing the prevalence of chronic disease which is further augmenting the growth of the stethoscope market.