Archive · 29 May 2025
India's Workforce Facing Rise in Early Onset Chronic Illnesses
A new report shows that many Indian workers are getting chronic diseases like heart problems and diabetes much earlier than people in developed countries.
This is causing them to miss work and affecting their mental health.
Many women also face issues with reproductive health and periods, but don't get enough support at work.
The report suggests that companies should provide better health screenings and support to help employees stay healthy, which is important for the economy and the employees themselves.
The Plum Employee Health Report 2025 analyzed data from telehealth consultations, insurance claims, health camps, and surveys.
Lifestyle-related illnesses are striking as early as age 32, nearly a decade sooner than in developed nations.
Mental health concerns account for 20% of all telehealth consultations.
Many women report unmet reproductive and hormonal health needs, with period pain often unaddressed.
A large percentage of participants in health camps showed health risks, including elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol.
- Who
- India's workforce.
- What
- A report indicates an early onset of chronic illnesses and mental health concerns among India's workforce.
- When
- As of the report's findings, published May 29, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The rise in chronic illnesses is impacting productivity, retention, and economic growth due to factors such as absenteeism, disengagement, and mental health issues.
- Report Name
- Plum Employee Health Report 2025
- Telehealth Consultations Analyzed
- Over 100,000
- Mental Health Consultations
- 20% of all telehealth consultations
- Women's Reproductive Health Consultations
- 23% of women's telehealth consultations
- Companies offering regular health screenings
- 20%
- Employees using health screenings
- 38%
- Median Age of Heart Disease Consults
- 32