A study on energy efficiency and security for pervasive healthcare systems

INTRODUCTION

This chapter emphasizes the significance and characterization of

Pervasive Healthcare Systems.

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO PERVASIVE HEALTHCARE

SYSTEMS

Traditional Healthcare Systems are facing challenges in various ways

because of the aged population growth around the world. Healthcare services

cost has been increasing because of an exponential increase in the number of

aged people in developed countries. The increase in the aged people population has

created major challenges for policymakers, healthcare providers, hospital

insurance companies, and patients. One of the biggest challenges in providing

better healthcare services for an increasing number of people is limited financial

and human resources.