TRENDS
The rate of adult obesity in America has doubled, and childhood obesity levels have tripled since 1980, which means the demand for bariatric products
“The rate of adult obesity in America has doubled, and
childhood obesity levels have tripled since 1980, which means the
demand for bariatric products will continue for decades. The
typical morbidly obese patient is middle-aged and needs a wide
array of durable medical equipment to make their home environment
safe and to assist them in performing ordinary daily household
tasks such as mobility, showering, toileting and
sleeping.”
— Michael DiFranco, product manager, bariatrics, Invacare
Corp.
“The increasing obesity problem in the U.S. has forced
manufacturers to be much more flexible with their mattress sizing
as well as weight capacity for the entire system.”
— Gregg Garland, vice president, wound care sales, The Roho Group
— Gregg Garland, vice president, wound care sales, The Roho Group
“With newer technology and the demographics of today’s
society, it is a market that bears watching as an opportunity for
DME dealers.”
— Greg Moll, national sales manager, Roll-A-Ramp
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— Greg Moll, national sales manager, Roll-A-Ramp
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