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  PATIENT SCALES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Patient Scales in Thousands of US$. The major product segment analyzed are Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 33 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Algen Scale Corp., Detecto Scale Company, Health O Meter, Olympic Medical Corporation, ScaleTronix, SR Instruments, Inc., Tanita Corporation, Tanita Corporation of America, Inc, and Wedderburn. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-3360  PAGES:    148
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  33  MARKET DATA TABLES:   59
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  PATIENT SCALES (Complete Report) Pages : 148   | $3950
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Floor Scales.....I-3
Infant & Baby Scales.....I-3
Chair Scales.....I-3
Under Bed Scales.....I-3
  
   Regional Market Analysis .....II-1
Analysis by Segment .....II-1
Strategic Markets for Patient Scales .....II-1
2$200
   Factors Driving Patient Scales Market (Rating on the Scale of 1 - 10) .....II-3
1$100
   Scales – A Preventive Tool.....II-4
Why Weight Monitoring?.....II-4
The “Weighty” Issue.....II-4
Providing Critical Information.....II-4
Significance of Weight Monitoring in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).....II-4
1$100
   Causes of Weight Problem.....II-5
Child Obesity.....II-5
Problems with Obesity.....II-5
1$100
   Causes.....II-6
Treatment Modes.....II-6
Prevention Techniques.....II-6
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   Definition.....II-7
Types of Patient Scales.....II-7
Balance Beam Scales.....II-7
Digital Scales.....II-7
Infant Scales.....II-7
Specialty Scales.....II-7
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   Chair Scales.....II-8
Under Bed Scales.....II-8
Heavy-Capacity Scales.....II-8
Built-in Floor Scales.....II-8
Sling Scales.....II-8
Platform Scales.....II-8
Alternative Measures.....II-8
Weight Vs Body Mass.....II-8
Creeping Obesity – A Masked Danger.....II-8
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   Need for an Effective Portable Weighing Device.....II-10
Digital Scales Gains Share in Patients Scales Market .....II-10
Greater Benefits and Features form the Trend.....II-10
Scales Go Hi-Tech.....II-10
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   Value Addition.....II-11
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   Industry Participants.....II-12
Industry Overview.....II-12
The US – Market Leader.....II-12
Factors Impacting the Sector.....II-12
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   Home Healthcare: Set for Rapid Growth.....II-13
1$100
   Background.....II-14
Several Advantages.....II-14
1$100
   Key Trends in the Homecare Industry.....II-15
Senior Citizens Contribute to Expansion.....II-15
Changing Product Focus.....II-15
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   Post Acute Care: A Sector with Great Potential.....II-16
Key Categories.....II-16
Homecare.....II-16
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   Long Term Care.....II-171$100
   Rehabilitation Services.....II-18
Cluster Care: A New Service Area.....II-18
Assisted Living.....II-18
Hospices.....II-18
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   Major Outlets.....II-20
Stores.....II-20
Superstores.....II-20
Drug Stores.....II-20
Emerging Distribution Channels.....II-20
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   Tanita Launches BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Analyzer/Scale .....II-21
Tanita Introduces PW-630U Scale .....II-21
Tanita Launches BD-815U and BD-590 Pediatric Scales .....II-21
Scale-Tronix Develops Model 5002 Stand-On Scale.....II-21
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   Natus Medical Acquires Olympic Medical .....II-22
New Models of Stow-a-Weigh Scales From Scale- Tronix.....II-22
New Weighing Scale Developed by Florida-Based Individual.....II-22
Tanita Launches New Hospital Scales .....II-22
Tanita Enters into an Agreement with Cardinal .....II-22
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   Tanita Introduces Hospital Scales .....II-23
Detecto Launches 8440 Digital Infant Scale .....II-23
HoMedics Acquires Taylor Precision Products .....II-23
Salter Acquired by Management from Parent .....II-23
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   Algen Scale Corp. (US).....II-24
Detecto Scale Company (US).....II-24
Health O Meter (US).....II-24
Olympic Medical Corporation (US).....II-24
ScaleTronix (US).....II-24
1$100
   SR Instruments, Inc. (US).....II-25
Tanita Corporation (Japan).....II-25
Tanita Corporation of America, Inc (US).....II-25
1$100
   Wedderburn (Australia).....II-26
1$100
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....II-271$300
   Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-281$300
   Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-291$300
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Floor Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....II-301$300
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Floor Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-311$300
   Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Floor Scales by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-321$300
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Infant & Baby Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart.....II-331$300
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Infant & Baby Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-341$300
   Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Infant & Baby Scales by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-351$300
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chair Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart.....II-361$300
   Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Chair Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$300
   Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Chair Scales by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$300
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Under Bed Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010. (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart.....II-391$300
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Under Bed Scales by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$300
   Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Under Bed Scales by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$300
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview.....III-1
US Healthcare Industry – A Brief Profile.....III-1
US Homecare Market.....III-1
Driven by Aging Population.....III-1
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   Consolidation Scenario .....III-2
Major Issues in Patient Scales Market.....III-2
Obesity Crisis.....III-2
Child Obesity in the US.....III-2
Significance of Weight Monitoring in CHF.....III-2
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-31$75
   Key Players.....III-4
Algen Scale Corp......III-4
1$75
   Detecto Scale Company.....III-5
Health O Meter.....III-5
Olympic Medical Corporation......III-5
ScaleTronix.....III-5
SR Instruments, Inc......III-5
1$75
   Tanita Corporation of America, Inc.....III-6
B. Market Analytics.....III-6
Table 16: US Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-6
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   Table 17: US Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 18: US 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$150
   A. Market Analysis.....III-8
Market Highlights.....III-8
Canadian Healthcare Market.....III-8
Homecare Market.....III-8
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-9
Table 19: Canadian Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010(includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-9

Table 20: Canadian Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$150
   Table 21: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-11
Market Overview.....III-11
Scales at the Household Level.....III-11
Japanese Healthcare Market.....III-11
Home Healthcare - Making Inroads.....III-11
Graying Population Drives Growth.....III-11
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   Table 22: Aging Population Trends in Japan from 1995 to 2045 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
Product Launches.....III-12
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   Key Player.....III-13
Tanita Corporation.....III-13
B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Table 23: Japanese Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 24: Japanese Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 25: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
   Market Analysis.....III-15
Table 26: European Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-15
1$150
   Table 27: European Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

Table 28: European10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$150
   Table 29: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 30: European Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 31: European 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Market Analysis.....III-19
Table 32: French Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-19
1$150
   Table 33: French Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 34: French10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   A. Market Analysis.....III-21
Market Overview.....III-21
German Healthcare System.....III-21
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-22
Table 35: German Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-22

Table 36: German Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 37: German 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   A. Market Analysis.....III-24
Market Overview.....III-24
Demographic Profile.....III-24
B. Market Analytics.....III-24
Table 38: Italian Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-24
1$150
   Table 39: Italian Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 40: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$150
   A. Market Analysis.....III-26
Market Overview.....III-26
Healthcare Market Scenario.....III-26
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-27
Table 41: UK Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-27

Table 42: UK Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 43: UK 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Market Overview.....III-29
Key Markets in the Region.....III-29
Belgium.....III-29
Homecare Market.....III-29
Hungary.....III-29
1$75
   Switzerland.....III-30
One of World’s Best Healthcare Systems.....III-30
Homecare Market.....III-30
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-31
Table 44: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-31

Table 45: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
   Table 46: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$150
   A. Market Analysis.....III-33
Market Overview.....III-33
Experiencing Burgeoning Growth in the Healthcare Industry.....III-33
Key Markets in the Region.....III-33
Australia.....III-33
An Overview of Australian Healthcare Industry.....III-33
1$75
   China.....III-34
Mounting Pressure for Improved Healthcare.....III-34
Market Structure.....III-34
India.....III-34
Surging Demand for Quality Care.....III-34
Korea.....III-34
Healthcare Services Market.....III-34
1$75
   New Zealand.....III-35
Healthcare Market – An Overview.....III-35
Sri Lanka.....III-35
Healthcare System – An Overview.....III-35
1$75
   Taiwan.....III-36
Healthcare Sector - Marked by Structural Changes.....III-36
Vietnam.....III-36
Key Player.....III-36
Wedderburn (Australia).....III-36
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-37
Table 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-37

Table 48: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 49: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
   Market Analysis.....III-39
Table 50: Recent Past, Current &Future Analysis for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphic/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 51: Latin America Long-term Projections for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ‘000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 52: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Patient Scales by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Floor Scales, Infant & Baby Scales, Chair Scales, and Under Bed Scales Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
  
Total Companies Profiled: 33 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 42)

Region/Country Players

The United States 24 Canada 1 Japan 2 Europe 8 Germany 1 The United Kingdom 4 Rest of Europe 3 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 7
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