News in Numbers

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one billion people have obesity worldwide, with this figure projected to double by 2030.

50%

cryoablation catheters were worth $511.8m in 2024. By 2026, this number is expected to decrease by over 50%, as per GlobalData analysis.

1 in 6

Infertility affects 1 in 6 people around the world — but millions still can’t access the care they need, according to new research by the World Health Organization (WHO).

17%

Regulatory approved apps are set to grow at a CAGR of 17% between 2024 and 2034, as per new analysis from GlobalData.

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Abbott has initiated a recall of sensors used in certain models of its FreeStyle Libre CGMs due to incorrect low glucose readings, and estimates the issue affects around three million sensors.