Mumbai : MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released new data revealing that approximately 8.1% of urban corporate employees show elevated cardiac risk, with the 31–40 age group being the most vulnerable. The findings are based on cardiac risk stratification and diagnostic reports collected from 11,779 individuals – 9,404 males and 2,370 females – between April 2024 and March 2025.
91.9% of urban corporate employees were found to be at low cardiac risk, while only 2.82% fell under the moderate risk category. In contrast, a recent ICMR-led national study reported that out of the 4,500 adults tested, just 84.9% were at low risk and 14.4% were at moderate risk of developing heart disease. This significant difference highlights the positive impact of structured employee wellness initiatives in the corporate sector, especially in the post-COVID era. With growing access to subsidised diagnostic tests, annual health check-ups, and comprehensive mediclaim policies, organisations are increasingly prioritising preventive care.
Cardiac Risk Emerging Early Among 31–40-Year-Olds
Among the 31–40 age group, which formed the largest cohort in the study, 10% of individuals were found to be in the moderate or high cardiac risk category, while the 41–50 age group showed 8%. The presence of early cardiac risk markers in younger populations calls attention to the long-term implications of lifestyle, dietary, and stress-related habits.
Improved Cardiac Risk Profile Emerging Among Urban Corporate Women
The gender-wise analysis found that 2.06% of the women screened were classified as high cardiac risk—a promising contrast to broader national trends. According to the study by ICMR, 10% of the tested women face a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The significantly lower risk percentage among urban corporate women suggests a positive shift—indicating that with improved health awareness and employer-supported wellness initiatives, women in the workforce are beginning to prioritise their physical health more actively.
While men continue to account for the majority of high-risk cases in MediBuddy’s findings (79.9%), the improving profile of women highlights the early impact of structured workplace health programs in closing gender health gaps.
Lipid Abnormalities Widespread in Urban Workforce
The study also examined results from routine cardiac diagnostic tests. It found that 45% of the individuals tested had high levels of triglycerides, which is a warning sign for heart disease. Additionally, about 30% had an unhealthy balance in their total lipid ratio, and 11% had high levels of LDL.
Speaking on the findings, Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy, said, “Cardiovascular risk among young and middle-aged professionals is an urgent but often underdiagnosed issue. The data shows that early onset of risk factors is more common than we assume—especially in the 31–40 age group. High stress, sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and lack of preventive check-ups are contributing to this trend. The good news is that these are manageable through early intervention. At MediBuddy, we aim to help individuals understand their health risk and take proactive steps—whether it’s through clinical follow-ups, lifestyle modification, or medical management.” The study reinforces the importance of integrating preventive cardiovascular screening into routine employee wellness programmes. In the long term, prioritising lifestyle education, dietary counselling, and regular lipid monitoring can help reduce disease onset and improve overall quality of life for India’s urban workforce.
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