Digital Thermometer Market Trends
Fever screening has become a crucial measure for detecting potential cases of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 pandemic across various settings including healthcare facilities, airports, workplaces, and public spaces.
- The prevalence of infectious diseases such as influenza, dengue fever, Ebola, and Zika virus, among others, has increased global health concerns and surged the importance of accurate temperature monitoring for early detection and management of these diseases. For instance, according to the data reported in a 2021 report by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were around 3.8 million emergency visits with infectious and parasitic diseases as the primary diagnosis in the U.S.
- Additionally, the strict guidelines by governments and health authorities for mandating temperature screening and monitoring in various settings in case of any outbreak to control the spread of infectious diseases, will fuel the product demand and propel the industry growth.
- Moreover, increased media coverage and public health campaigns during infectious disease outbreaks have raised awareness about the importance of temperature monitoring as a vital sign of illness. Consumers are more inclined to purchase digital thermometers for home use to monitor their health parameters.