June 3, 2017
Even as 95 per cent of women are aware of health and fitness, only 74 per cent go for a checkup when they are unwell, according to a recent survey. However, when it comes to health insurance, women are on top of their game — 47 per cent have medical insurance, 65 per cent said they were fully aware of insurance, and 77 per cent said they knew how to submit a claim, according to a survey – Women Health and Insurance.
The survey was done among 1,500 housewives, self-employed and working women in the 22-55 year age group from the four metro cities and Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Lucknow. It revealed that more women are taking their health and wellness seriously as 35 per cent said they have not fallen ill in the last six months.