How many health care stocks in US market?

As of October 2023, there are over 1,000 publicly traded healthcare stocks in the U.S. market, spanning various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services. The exact number can fluctuate due to new IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions. Major indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ also include a significant number of these stocks, reflecting the sector's prominence in the overall market.