There are 18.three million individuals within the UK who're dwelling
with “sickness denial”, in keeping with AIG Life.
A survey by the insurer discovered 54% of individuals don’t imagine
they are going to endure from most cancers, stroke or coronary heart illness – the three main causes
of loss of life within the UK.
Simply 22% anticipate to be affected by most cancers of their
lifetime, nevertheless for these born after 1960 the danger statistically is 50%.
Sickness denial impacts coronary heart illness too – solely 17%
imagine they are going to be affected, whereas official statistics present coronary heart and
circulatory ailments trigger greater than 1 / 4 (26%) of all deaths.
Strokes are the main explanation for loss of life and incapacity in
the UK, however solely 7% imagine it might have an effect on them.
The survey additionally discovered 77% of adults mentioned they might
expertise monetary issues in the event that they developed a severe sickness within the subsequent
six months, with 26% saying they might have vital monetary issues.
Debbie Bolton, head of underwriting and claims technique
at AIG Life, mentioned taking a sensible and sensible method to the danger of
sickness and the necessity for monetary safety will assist us all to plan for the
future.
“If we additionally take steps to enhance our way of life we will
transfer into our later years in good well being,” she added.
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