GENERAL29 Sept 2026
World Heart Day 2026: Heart risk before 35? Nearly 6 in 10 young workers show warning markers
A new ekincare report, out for World Heart Day 2026, says 58.5% of employees under 35 had at least one flagged heart risk marker this year. Cholesterol and blood pressure trends have improved since 2023, but blood sugar has not. If you or your team fall in this group, it's worth booking a simple health check early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- An ekincare report found that 58.5% of employees under 35 had at least one flagged cardiovascular risk marker in 2026 year-to-date data.
- The report says cholesterol and blood pressure trends among these employees have improved since 2023.
- Blood sugar is the exception to those improving trends, according to the report.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you employ young staff or fall in this age group yourself, consider arranging a basic heart health check covering cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar, and take the results to a doctor for advice. This is general information, not medical advice.
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