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Cardiovascular disease highest in manufacturing
23 January 2013
The latest statistics from Legal & General show that insurance claims for cardiovascular disease are highest amongst those working in general manufacturing.
The latest statistics from Legal & General show that insurance claims for cardiovascular disease are highest amongst those working in general manufacturing.
In an analysis of all Legal & General's GIP (Group Income Protection) claims since 2000, the figures show that 6% were for cardiovascular diseases. Of the five industries with the highest amount of cardiovascular claims, manufacturing was the largest, representing 43% of those claims. The Wholesale trade came out lowest, with 7% of the group.
The findings underline the disproportionate impact cardiovascular disease has on certain sectors, and the importance of taking steps to reduce the incidence of heart disease in these sectors.
Diane Buckley, managing director of Legal & General Group Protection, commented: “Managing heart disease is a key part of handling absence in modern workplaces. These figures show the importance of providing tailored support to employers and employees.â€
In an analysis of all Legal & General's GIP (Group Income Protection) claims since 2000, the figures show that 6% were for cardiovascular diseases. Of the five industries with the highest amount of cardiovascular claims, manufacturing was the largest, representing 43% of those claims. The Wholesale trade came out lowest, with 7% of the group.
The findings underline the disproportionate impact cardiovascular disease has on certain sectors, and the importance of taking steps to reduce the incidence of heart disease in these sectors.
Diane Buckley, managing director of Legal & General Group Protection, commented: “Managing heart disease is a key part of handling absence in modern workplaces. These figures show the importance of providing tailored support to employers and employees.â€
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