Contents:

-1. Executive Summary --1. Summary of Findings ---1. Executive Summary -2. Glossary of Terms --1. Abbreviations ---1. Abbreviation of Terms -3. Market Overview --1. Overview ---1. Introduction ---2. Total Market Revenue Forecasts --2. Market Segmentation ---1. Segmentation --3. Research Methodology ---1. Frost & Sullivan's Research Methodology -4. European Bone Densitometry Systems Market --1. Market Overview ---1. Introduction --2. Market Dynamics ---1. Industry Challenges ---2. Market Drivers a. Pharmaceutical Companies Encouraging Screening b. Aging Population c. Replacement Driven Demand ---3. Market Restraints a. Osteoporosis is an Asymptomatic Disease b. Low/Lack of Reimbursement c. High Costs of Screening --3. Competitive Structure ---1. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis ---2. Product Analysis --4. Bone Densitometry Systems Market Revenue Forecasts ---1. Revenue Forecasts --5. Axial Densitometry Systems Market ---1. Market Engineering Measurements ---2. Revenue Forecasts --6. Peripheral Densitometry Systems Market ---1. Market Engineering Measurements ---2. Revenue Forecasts --7. Technology Trends ---1. Future Technology Trends -5. European Mammography Systems Market --1. Market Overview ---1. Introduction --2. Market Dynamics ---1. Industry Challenges ---2. Market Drivers ---3. Market Restraints --3. Competitive Structure Analysis ---1. Competitive Structure --4. European Mammography Systems Market Revenue Forecasts ---1. Market Engineering Measurements ---2. Mammography Systems Market Revenue Forecasts --5. Analog Mammography Screening Systems Market ---1. Product Overview ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts --6. Full Field Digital Mammography Screening Systems Market ---1. Product Overview ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts --7. Diagnostic Systems Market ---1. Product Overview ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts --8. Technology Trends ---1. Future Technology Trends -6. Other Imaging Modalities for Breast Cancer --1. Breast Ultrasound ---1. Breast Ultrasound Imaging Overview --2. Breast MRI ---1. Breast MRI Overview -7. European OB/GYN Ultrasound Market --1. Market Overview ---1. Overview -8. Geographic Trends and Forecasts --1. Benelux ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market --2. France ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market --3. Germany ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market --4. Italy ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market --5. Scandinavia ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market --6. Spain ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market --7. United Kingdom ---1. Market Overview ---2. Revenue Forecasts for Mammography Systems Market ---3. Revenue Forecasts for Bone Densitometry Systems Market -9. Market Engineering Strategy --1. Strategic Recommendations for Women's Healthcare Imaging Market ---1. Strategic Recommendations -10. Database of Key Industry Participants --1. Key Industry Participants in the Market ---1. Key Industry Participants -11. Decision Support Database --1. Healthcare Expenditure ---1. Government Healthcare Expenditure ---2. Private Healthcare Expenditure ---3. Healthcare Expenditure as a Per cent of GDP --2. Demographics ---1. Female Population 65 plus ---2. Percentage of Population 65 plus --3. Breast Cancer Statistics ---1. Breast Cancer Incidence ---2. Mortality from Breast Cancer

Summary:

Ageing Population and Onset of Equipment Replacement Cycles to Promote Growth in European Women’s Healthcare Imaging Markets The women’s healthcare imaging markets in Europe, which primarily consists of mammography systems and bone densitometry systems segments, are set to achieve significant growth. As osteoporosis and breast cancer are the major causes of death among women, the imaging modalities for the detection and diagnosis of these diseases are gaining importance. In the context of mammography systems, most of the western European countries are planning to implement screening in the near future. Accordingly, a very high number of mammograms will be required, thereby driving market growth. In addition, the announcement of the digital mammography imaging screening trial (DMIST) results has proved to be an important catalyst in the replacement of analog mammography screening systems with digital systems across Europe. With several countries adopting digital technology, the mammography systems market is expected to experience robust growth. "The women’s healthcare imaging markets are witnessing rapid growth due to the alarming increase in the ageing population and the high replacement-driven demand that is expected in the near future," notes the analyst of this research service. "Market demand will also be influenced by the introduction of new and innovative technologies in the coming years." While demand in the bone densitometry market is dependent on the replacement cycles of the systems, the market is anticipated to experience growth due to the ageing population in western Europe. Moreover, pharmaceutical companies that are expected to introduce new drugs in osteoporosis treatment will encourage screening for osteoporosis, thereby positively impacting the bone densitometry market. High Costs of Digital Transition to Hamper Market Expansion While the above factors will fuel market progress, the high costs of digital mammography screening systems and axial dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone densitometry systems are likely to be a deterrent. "The increased costs of the adoption of digital technology include the purchase of computer aided detection (CAD) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) systems, "states the analyst. "While this may prove to be an initial constraint, the transition to digital is inevitable in the long term." Apart from high costs, the varied reimbursement regulations in different countries are restraining overall market expansion. Moreover, as the bone densitometry market is highly mature, the low reimbursement rates have a greater effect on this segment. With intensifying competition, market participants would do well to acquire or establish strategic alliances with smaller firms in order to gain entry into local markets. In view of the high costs involved in the adoption of digital technology, offering leasing or hire purchase services will prove useful. Apart from this, market participants should take the onus of training and educating radiologists on efficient workflow management to enable them to reap the full benefits of digital technology.