More than 60 per cent of health insurance policy holders from Mumbai are worried about themselves or family members being diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases or diabetes in the future, according to a study conducted by Kantar, and commissioned by Medix Global. The study, which gathered insights by health insurance policy holders in Mumbai, revealed that 40 percent of the respondents from the city have undergone regular check-ups for prevention and early detection of diseases such as heart and respiratory disease and diabetes. 

According to the study, only 27 percent of the people who participated in the survey believe that they receive sufficient information from a General Practitioner to prevent disease or illness.  The majority of respondents from the city polled (79 per cent) said they were strongly interested in a multi-disciplinary approach and personal case management services. Over 90 per cent had previously sought a second opinion after receiving a serious medical condition diagnosis, while more than 56 per cent said they would be likely to seek a second medical opinion in the future.