According to Euromonitor International experts, the medical tourism market continued to grow as expected in 2017, outpacing the global economy, and surpassed the 41% mark (compared to global GDP of 3.51%). Thus, revenues from medical tourism in 2017 amounted to $15 billion, and wellness—$40 billion. According to forecasts from Euromonitor International, these figures will increase by another third by 2022.
China became the top destination for outbound medical tourism in 2017, surpassing the United States. This trend is expected to continue for at least the next five years, with China becoming the largest source of demand for outbound medical tourism. The most visited countries for treatment are Thailand and Singapore.
According to surveys, medical tourists are generally satisfied with the services provided abroad. However, one of the complaints that remains is the language barrier when seeking medical care abroad.
Global health data for 2017 indicates increasing life expectancy. Experts from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cite healthier lifestyles, rising incomes, and improved education as the main reasons.
Source: trn-news.ru
