What cardiologists say about buying health insurance

More than half of the cardiologists linked food with high cholestrol to heart disease. 20-25 years is the ideal age to buy a health insurance policy say most doctors.

By ET Bureau | Oct 09, 2017, 06.30 AM IST

An ICICI Lombard survey shows cardiologists recommend health insurance cover from an early age.

64% of cardiologists spoken to say stress is the main cause of heart related diseases.
68% of specialists say all age groups are vulnerable to heart ailments.
74% say any body type can be affected by heart disease.
100% of the doctors agree that those who exercise regularly are less prone to heart ailments.
86% say MEN are more prone to heart disease.
More than half of the cardiologists linked food with high cholestrol to heart disease.
20-25 years is the ideal age to buy a health insurance policy say most doctors.
Rs 4.15 lakh should be the average cover for heart-related diseases.
Those living in Mumbai and Delhi are more prone to heart problems.

DOCTOR’S ADVICE

Source: ICICI Lombard Heart Day research findings. Fifty cardiologists were interviewed for the study.

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