A face mask, or a medical face mask, is a personal protective equipment (PPE) used by healthcare professionals and people worldwide that serves as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (i.e. nose and mouth).
Market Dynamics:
Rise in burden of chronic diseases, growing geriatric population, rising pollution levels, outbreak of COVID-19, increasing demand or adoption of disposable face masks, and increasing awareness among people are major factors expected to augment the growth of the global disposable face mask market during the forecast period.
For instance, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2022, about 66 million tons of pollution were emitted into the atmosphere in the U.S. EPA is also working to improve the air quality by designing and developing national programs that will lead to significant reductions in air emissions and lead to improved health, longevity, and quality of life for all Americans.
Moreover, in January 2021, several European countries announced new mask recommendations & requirements, pushing aside fabric masks in favor of surgical masks or medical-grade masks. For instance, Germany introduced measures making medical masks mandatory in stores and on public transit; whenever there is close or prolonged contact with other people.
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