Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a 9.9% CAGR through 2032, driven by increasing healthcare investments, rising demand for disposable medical products, and expanding domestic medical device manufacturing capabilities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The hardware segment is anticipated to record the highest CAGR during 2026-2035, due to the demand for specialised near-infrared cameras, directional microphone arrays and physiological sensor modules for automotive driver monitoring, retail analytics and healthcare monitoring across the globe. Yahoo! Finance
• [New] Non-communicable diseases are heavily driven by modifiable behavioral risk factors, emphasizing the role that digital wellness monitoring can play in preemptive healthcare interventions. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The ageing global population drives demand for orthopedic interventions, with the World Health Organization projecting that musculoskeletal conditions will affect 1.7 billion people by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The World Health Organization has classified processed meats as a Group 1 carcinogen and cited the risk it poses when it comes to colorectal cancer in particular. Refractor
• [New] Climate change is making extreme heat more severe, creating growing risks for public health, water security, agriculture, and economies worldwide. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] Massachusetts health officials have specifically warned of surging norovirus cases at summer camps and restaurants in the Boston area. Virus Watcher
• [New] By the end of 2026, we estimate that there will be approximately 14.3 million veterans who are eligible to enroll in VA health care. Federal News Network
• [New] Smokers worldwide are gradually transitioning to e-cigarettes as perceived lower-risk alternatives, supported by government and public health initiatives promoting harm reduction. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have exceeded infectious diseases as a global health threat. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] US Tobacco 21 may be one of the most important public health laws passed, as it has the potential to save a large number of lives and along with other policies, reduce cigarette use in the USA. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Shortages could reach approximately 88,000 mental health counselors and 114,000 addiction counselors by 2037. / USA P&S Intelligence
• [New] Asia-Pacific will have the highest CAGR, of approximately 16.5%, driven by large unmet mental health needs across dense population bases. P&S Intelligence
• [New] The National Institutes of Health has allocated substantial funding for research into nano vaccines for influenza, HIV, and cancer, indicating strong future growth potential. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By mid-2026, healthcare AI will extend far beyond administrative automation. Intellectual Clouds
• [New] Adaptation measures, targeted support and stronger public health planning will be essential to protect communities as UK temperatures continue to rise. CIEH
• [New] Older people, care home residents and people living in poor-quality housing are facing increasing health risks as warmer temperatures become more common across the UK. CIEH
• [New] Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes. KCRA
• [New] Global warming is now likely to reach 2 °C before 2050, a level associated with major disruption to water and food systems, migration and human health, increasing the risk of climate-driven inflation, financial shocks and the withdrawal of insurance from high-risk areas much sooner than expected. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance poses a severe threat to global public health. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance remains a major global health threat, with the greatest burden concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the most pressing threats to public health worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 12 July 2026