Rising Awareness About Sarcopenia Bolster Middle East & Africa Sarcopenia Treatment Market
The growing awareness of sarcopenia and its negative impact on health presents a significant scope for advancements in the fields of healthcare and geriatric care. Many advocacy groups and organizations are proactively taking steps to raise the awareness of sarcopenia among the masses. These organizations often work with medical professionals to keep the public updated on the various aspects of certain disorders, such as pathogenicity, target patients, prevention, and treatments, along with underlining the value of prompt diagnosis and treatment. In line with OWH's "Stronger than Sarcopenia" campaign, women are urged to discuss sarcopenia with their healthcare providers, followed by undergoing screen for the illness and taking appropriate therapy if required.Sarcopenia has been included in the curricula of medical schools and training programs for healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, and physical therapists. For example, the OWH worked with Medscape Education to create continuing medical education (CME) credits for healthcare professionals, which will better equip them to detect and treat sarcopenia in their patients. Mainstream media has expanded its coverage of sarcopenia to include articles, news stories, and documentaries. Thus, the elevating awareness regarding sarcopenia is likely to bring new growth trends into the sarcopenia treatment market in the coming years.
Middle East & Africa Sarcopenia Treatment Market Overview
The Middle East & Africa sarcopenic treatment market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and the Rest of MEA. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the most significant contributors to the market due to the rising incidence of orthopedic disorders. Increasing awareness among the large population about the use and benefits of nutritional supplements also benefits the market progress.An increased risk of sarcopenia in South Africa is associated with the aging population, and inadequate food security and nutrient intake brought on by poverty. The sarcopenia treatment market in this country is anticipated to be driven by a distinct population-specific approach taken by health authorities for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sarcopenia.
Middle East & Africa Sarcopenia Treatment Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market is categorized into treatment type, distribution channel, and country.- Based on treatment type, the Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market is segmented into vitamin D and calcium supplement, protein supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, and others. The vitamin D and calcium supplement segment held the largest Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market share in 2022.
- In terms of distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market is segmented into pharmacies, retail channels, online channels, and others. The pharmacies segment held the largest Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market share in 2022.
- By country, the Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market is segmented into Saudia Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. South Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa sarcopenia treatment market share in 2022.
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Companies Mentioned
- Abbott Laboratories
- Bayer AG
- Nestle Health Science SA
- Novartis AG
- Pfizer Inc
- Sanofi SA
- Amway Corp
- GSK Plc