In Manulife's Asia Care Survey, more than 1,000 Filipino survey respondents shared their sentiments on health and finances amid economic uncertainty. Specifically, the study delved on their expectations on health longevity, insights on financial preparedness and retirement planning, and their views on the value of insurance for financial stability and health protection.
Filipinos' Health Span Expectations
98% of Filipinos have at least 1 anxiety about health
Top health-related anxieties among Filipinos
37% Loss of income or job
28% Unpredictability of getting ill
26% Uncertainty on who will take care of me
17% Difficulty in accessing good quality treatment
Top illnesses most feared by Filipinos
2 Diabetes
3 Cancer
4 Stroke
5 Depression
6 Anxiety
7 Live Diseases
8 Alzheimer's, e.g. dementia
9 Flu and pneumonia
10 Burnout
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