This document provides an overview of the consumer health industry. It notes that 64.4% of the average US population visits their general practitioner regularly, with $124 billion spent annually on healthcare. The average profit margin for companies is 40-60% and the average annual revenue per doctor is $175,000. The market is growing 3% each year. Consumer health aims to protect consumers' health and rights by ensuring quality products and services. It involves health information, products like food and drugs, and services from healthcare providers and facilities as well as insurance. However, some fraudulent practices called quackery also exist in the industry by promoting unproven treatments for profit.