8.1% of urban corporate employees at elevated cardiac risk: MediBuddy Data

Time of India

01-07-2025

National: Healthcare company MediBuddy has released data showing that approximately 8.1% of urban corporate employees are at elevated cardiac risk, with the 31–40 age group identified as the most vulnerable.
The findings are based on diagnostic reports from 11,779 individuals—9,404 men and 2,370 women—collected between April 2024 and March 2025.
According to the report, 91.9% of participants were classified as low risk, while 2.82% were at moderate risk. In comparison, a recent ICMR-led national study found that only 84.9% of adults were at low risk and 14.4% at moderate risk.
The contrast, MediBuddy suggests, may indicate the positive impact of structured wellness initiatives in the corporate sector, including annual check-ups, access to diagnostics, and health insurance coverage.
The report notes that among individuals aged 31–40—the largest age cohort in the study—10% were found to be at moderate or high cardiac risk, compared to 8% in the 41–50 age group. This early onset of risk factors underscores the potential long-term impact of lifestyle, stress, and dietary habits.
Gender-based findings indicate that 2.06% of women were classified as high cardiac risk. According to ICMR data, 10% of women nationally are at high cardiovascular risk, suggesting that urban corporate women may benefit from greater health awareness and workplace wellness efforts. While men continue to account for 79.9% of high-risk cases, the report suggests a narrowing gender gap due to targeted health interventions.
The report also highlights widespread lipid abnormalities in the urban workforce. Around 45% of participants had high triglyceride levels, 30% showed an unhealthy total lipid ratio, and 11% had elevated LDL levels—known indicators of cardiovascular disease.
According to Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations at MediBuddy, the data reflects an urgent need for early intervention, particularly among younger professionals, to manage cardiovascular risks through clinical care and lifestyle changes.