Absorbent Products For Personal Health Care And Hygiene

Products for baby and adult incontinence and feminine hygiene are important parts of daily life for millions of people around the world. The consumer needs, clinical performance and skin care requirements and technologies used in these products are similar across product categories; therefore, this chapter will cover a range of absorbent products used for personal health care and hygiene. It will explore the needs of patients and consumers, hygiene implications, testing methods, and the application of innovative technologies to products. Finally, we will discuss emerging trends in this field, and provide sources that may be of use to the reader interested in obtaining additional information.