Preventive Health - Apollo ProHealth

A sedentary lifestyle, stress and unhealthy habits have been recognized as the main causes for the ever-increasing cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), like obesity, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung and cardiovascular diseases. These NCDs now contribute to almost 70% of mortalities in India. It is estimated that 1 in 10 Indians suffers from an NCD and the prevalence is increasing in those who are in the ages 25-55. This underlines poor lifestyles of the most productive population and that does not bode well for a country like ours, which has over 65 per cent of its population, under the age of 35 years. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2030, the world could lose over 30 trillion dollars and about 36 million people will die every year due to NCDs if rapid remedial action is not taken up.

The good news is that timely detection and the right management of these diseases can significantly achieve better outcomes and lower the risk of serious complications and premature health events, and in some cases, fully curable. Even more important is the need for a personalized plan since every individual varies in body constitution, lifestyle, habits and family history, to be healthier tomorrow than one is today. It is also evident that, those at different levels and life-stages typically face different health challenges.

• The Government of India recognises the importance of Preventive Health and has granted a tax benefit under Section 80D of Income Tax Act for any expenses incurred for preventive health programs.
• You can avail Rs. 5,000 for the cost incurred for preventive health check-ups for self, spouse, children or parents.
• In case you pay for the preventive health check-ups of your parents who are 60 years or above, you are eligible to avail Rs. 7,000 as the tax deduction under Section 80D of Income Tax Act, 1961.

PROHEALTH in Apollo 24x7 App [Download here]

A smart way to stay on track with a specially designed app that gives personalised health tips, helps track progress and reports and connects you to not just wellness but to the entire Apollo Ecosystem of world-class care. The features of the app include:

Dr. Prathap C Reddy curated the concept of routine health screenings, now famous as the Master Health Check in 1973, as a cardiologist in Chennai’s HM Hospital. When he launched Apollo Hospital in 1983, the Preventive Health Center of Excellence was set up as well.

Our goal since then has been to find innovative approaches for early identification of NCDs and reduce the risk of premature health events. Further, we want to help people understand their health status and risk much more meaningfully, creating personalised treatment and care plans, and creating an ecosystem through Apollo physical and digital network to make care more accessible.

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