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Copyright 2013 © HOYA CORPORATIONCopyright 2013 © HOYA CORPORATIONCopyright 2013 © HOYA CORPORATION
Special Features for 2013
Lifecare Business is a key
for HOYA
s sustainable growth
1
Developed countries are facing issues derived from aging populations, expansion of medical service needs for
the elderly, and growth and development of the healthcare service market, while tighter control of medical-
related expenditures is an imminent issue that must be addressed. Meanwhile, in emerging countries rapid
economic growth has led to an increase in the middle-income population. There, accordingly, medical
infrastructure has to be augmented on an urgent basis, and the importance of improving people's quality of life
(QOL) is rising. Hoya's Life Care Segment is contributing to society in these countries, with products that are
associated with eyes and which therefore have much to do with the people's QOL, as well as with endoscopes
and other medical devices, which, in keeping with medical progress, are in increasing demand.