As health becomes a priority among people, a new study has revealed that approximately 8.1 per cent of urban corporate employees show elevated cardiac risk, with the 31–40 age group being the most vulnerable. 

The findings, published by Indian largest digital healthcare company MediBuddy, 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 per cent of urban corporate employees were found to be at low cardiac risk, while only 2.82 per cent 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 per cent were at low risk and 14.4 per cent 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.