Affordable Sensing Technologies For Sustainable Healthcare Solutions

This book addresses the urgent need for diagnostic tools that are not only low-cost and scalable but also sustainable for long-term healthcare applications. As the demand for accessible medical technologies grows, the book showcases how advanced yet affordable sensing platforms are being developed to deliver reliable performance across diverse healthcare settings. The coverage spans material engineering, device fabrication techniques, and system-level integration, offering readers both scientific depth and practical insights. Special emphasis is placed on sensors designed for resource-limited environments, wearable devices for continuous health monitoring, and environmentally responsible approaches that support global sustainability objectives. Real-world case studies and examples further demonstrate how these innovations are being translated into tangible healthcare solutions. The book follows a structured progression, beginning with the fundamentals of sensing technologies, advancing through design and fabrication methods, and concluding with applications in diagnostics, monitoring, point-of-care systems, the role of sensors during pandemic scenarios and the future trends, and ethical consideration in affordable sensing. Serving as both a comprehensive reference and practical guide, this book is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, healthcare professionals, and innovators dedicated to creating impactful, affordable, and sustainable medical sensing technologies.