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Article: $145 Million ``U.S. Consumer Blood Pressure Monitor Market'' Is Projected For 2002 In A New Report From Feedback Research Services.
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- November 21, 2002
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Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers
JACKSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2002
In the United States, the steadily growing consumer blood pressure monitor market could reach $145 million by year-end 2002, according to Feedback Research Services. Patients with high cholesterol and hypertension account for a large portion of consumer sales of blood pressure monitors.
Within the general population, media coverage has increased awareness of health and fitness and created more demand for self-care monitoring devices. Manufacturers have responded by producing affordable and easy-to-use units that are sold by home health companies, mail ...