In Mexico, the Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the main cause of deathaccording to recent figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). During the first half of 2023, these conditions claimed the lives of 97,187 people, ranking first in mortality in all states of the country, affecting men and women equally.
GNP Insurance revealed that, in the last 5 years, it has covered 30,000 cases of vascular diseases, meaning 4.7 billion pesos paid to its policyholders. The above was covered for individual major medical expenses insurance clients and they highlighted that 64% of the cases treated were men.
In particular, during 2023 and the first half of 2024, GNP has registered almost 10,000 new cases and has paid more than 1.6 billion pesos for these conditions. Among the most frequent cases treated are ischemic heart disease, heart attacks and angina pectoris.
They highlighted that, in a case of heart disease derived from a coronary obstruction has cost more than 27.8 million pesos, which indicates the high cost of treating these diseases without the support of medical expenses insurance.
Dr. Carmina Villavicencio, deputy director of operations at Médica Móvil, emphasized the importance of timely care, highlighting that modifying risk factors and following appropriate treatment not only improves the condition of patients, but also their hope and quality of life. .
Is important to remember to lead a healthy lifestyle and adopt preventive measures, such as a diet rich in fiber, regular exercise, avoiding alcohol and tobacco consumption, and attending regular medical check-ups, since a condition of this nature can put your financial stability at risk.
