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Low-calorie food segment is the major growing segment of the global health food market. Growing health concerns and changing consumer lifestyle favoring low-calorie foods are the major driving factors for this industry. Other major reasons include increasing diabetes concern and rising obesity levels. In recent times, obesity has become one of the most challenging health problems in the world. According to the WHO, the number of overweight children under the age of five in 2010 was around 42 million, globally. Obese people are more likely to develop diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a young age. High obesity rate among children is a major concern for parents, which compels them to keep their children away from high calorie food and opt for low-calorie food. People have started consuming low-calorie products as precautionary measures to avoid obesity and diabetes, which can further lead to more fatal conditions.

The need for convenience and busy schedules of people has been propelling the processed food industry, which includes breakfast cereals. Developed nations already have breakfast cereals as part of their regular course of meals. Increasing per capita income in developing countries is further giving the breakfast cereal industry a new dimension to look for.

Globally, the microfluidic device market is witnessing significant growth due to increasing R&D investment in pharmaceuticals, life science and rising point of care testing demand. New trends in healthcare, such as health care at home, supports point of care testing (POCT) as the most efficient and effective delivery of healthcare. Miniaturization also reduces the cost for screening compounds in pharmaceutical companies for cell biology problems. In addition, microfluidic proteomic devices are increasingly being used to quantify and identify proteins and to study interactions of different proteins with reagent in array. Different materials such as glass, silicon, polymer metal and ceramics, are used to manufacture microfluidic devices. The global microfluidic device market was valued at USD 1,531.2 million in 2013. It is likely to grow at a CAGR of 22.8% during 2013 to 2019 to reach USD 5,246.4 million in 2019.

Less refrigeration space is making UHT milk the best alternative of preservation. Fresh milk needs refrigeration to prevent it from being spoiled by bacteria. Even under refrigeration, fresh milk can be preserved for only a few days. Cold chains or chill chains are required throughout the procurement of milk from dairy farms until it is stored, processed, packed and delivered to the customers. India and China, two of the largest consumers of milk globally, lack chill chains or refrigeration chains. Poor road infrastructure in India remains another restraint in the development of chill chains in the country.

Increasing health awareness, healthy lifestyle, rising number of health clubs and fitness centers and changing consumer clusters for nutritional product across the globe are the key growth drivers for the global sports nutrition market. Traditionally, bodybuilders and sports persons are the major consumers for sports nutrition products. However in recent years, new user groups (recreational and lifestyle users) have increased their market share in sports nutrition market. The market for sports nutrition is expanding from its major markets (North America) towards developing markets of Europe and Asia Pacific owing to ever-increasing population, rising income and rising living standard of consumers in these region. Countries such as India and China with their fast pace economic growth offer huge opportunities for sports nutrition market in the future. Moreover, surge in national and international sporting events and increased global participation in these; provide a good launch pad for the sports nutritional products.

Globally, the orthopedic trauma fixation devices market is witnessing a significant growth due to increase in incidence of fractures cases and increasing demand for better facilities in orthopedic trauma surgeries. As a result the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 7.2% during 2014-2020.

The UV disinfection market is expanding due to the replacement of customary chlorine based disinfection to the advanced disinfection techniques on account of rising consumer, global and corporate awareness about the health hazards from chemical based disinfection. Several benefits associated with UV disinfection equipment including its low installation and operation cost, residue-less functioning and ease of maintenance makes it one of the preferred choice among the disinfection equipments. UV treatment takes only 6-10 seconds in the contact tank whereas chlorine takes around 15-20 minutes of treatment time. The growth of allied industries such as healthcare and chemical are increasing the scope of UV disinfection equipment. The government initiative for providing safe drinking water to citizens is further growth indication for this market.

Clinical trial is a medical research study performed on humans to check the safety and efficacy of drugs, devices and therapeutic products before they are finally launched in the market. Globally, the CTMS market is witnessing significant growth due to increasing R&D investment in pharmaceutical, life science and clinical research industries. It empowers organizations and research centers to enhance productivity and effectiveness of clinical trials by advancing and managing clinical trials. Integration of CTMS with hospital information system (HIS) provides more accurate and time saving documentation is also driving growth for the CTMS market.

Anti lock braking system and electronic stability control system is an automobile security system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to maintain strong contact with the road surface. These system works according to driver inputs during braking, avoiding uncontrolled skidding and preventing the wheels from locking up. Anti lock braking and electronic stability control system uses the principles of cadence braking and threshold braking. Major anti lock braking component are valves, speed sensors, pump, and controller.

Neurosurgery or neurological surgery is the medical area of expertise which is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of the spinal cord, brain and peripheral nerves disorders. Some of the major disorders, such as aneurysms, hydrocephalus, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and pituitary and intracranial tumors, require neurosurgery for their treatment. These surgeries are carried out by specific neurosurgical products. For instance, hydrocephalus is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is treated by using aIntracranial shunts. Similarly, aneurysm, weakness in the wall of blood vessel of the brain, is treated by using surgical clips. AVM is characterized by abnormal connection between artery and vein is also treated by surgical clips.