MediBuddy Study Reveals 10% of Urban Professionals Aged 31-40 at Moderate to High Cardiac Risk
Mumbai: A recent study by MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, found that approximately 10% of urban professionals in the 31-40 age group are at moderate to high cardiac risk. The study analyzed data from 11,779 individuals and highlighted the importance of preventive cardiovascular screening in employee wellness programs. The findings also showed that urban corporate women have a lower cardiac risk profile compared to national trends, indicating a positive impact of workplace health initiatives.
The study revealed that 8.1% of urban corporate employees show elevated cardiac risk, with the 31-40 age group being the most vulnerable. 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.
The study also examined results from routine cardiac diagnostic tests and 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.
According to Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy, “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.”
The study reinforces the importance of integrating preventive cardiovascular screening into routine employee wellness programs. In the long term, prioritizing lifestyle education, dietary counseling, and regular lipid monitoring can help reduce disease onset and improve overall quality of life for India’s urban workforce.
