Having attended this event made me realize the importance of total well- being and that the earlier we start with a program such as this, the better.
The Philippines tied with Thailand and Malaysia on the list, with 61% of the population in each of the three countries not engaging in any regular physical activity. Asked to identify the barriers to living a healthier life, 57% of Filipinos blamed it on their lack of time due to work, 47℅ admitted that it is due to “lack of personal motivation,” while 47% admitted to “distractions of modern life”. Other key barriers named were cost(45%) and the lack of accessible venues to engage in sports and recreation (36%)
With the aforementioned findings, it appears that the population dubbed “Generation O” still composed of individuals who are overweight and overwhelmed, “Generation O” is a segment of the population first identified in the 2014 survey of the Sun Life Financial Asia Health Index. The latest study finds Generation o continuing to struggle with their health, and are at risk of having heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, stroke, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and infertility are high.
But there is The Asia Health Index also showed that Filipinos are still very positive about the state of their health. In fact, the Philippines scored the highest of all the markets surveyed on the overall Health Index, garnering a score of 89.
Respondents from the Philippines were the most positive in Asia about their emotional health, they were the most likely in the region to say that their emotional health is “good or extremely good and was second most positive in the region when it comes to their physical health.
“With all the things that demand our time and attention, it’s usually our health that suffers because it’s relegated to the least of our priorities, However, this should not be the case,” Sun Life President and CEO Riza Mantaring said. This is why we at Sun Life have been boosting our suite of wellness products and mounting events that would help Filipinos to pursue their health goals.
With the launched of SunLife's SUN Fit and Well, a new generation wellness product that offers comprehensive and health protection from as early as childhood all the way to the golden years. While most products offer benefits only when an illness SUN covers our needs from prevention, to diagnosis, to and all the way to rehabilitation.
With the launched of SunLife's SUN Fit and Well, a new generation wellness product that offers comprehensive and health protection from as early as childhood all the way to the golden years. While most products offer benefits only when an illness SUN covers our needs from prevention, to diagnosis, to and all the way to rehabilitation.
SUN Fit and Well provides access to Gowell, Sun Life’s wellness program, where members can enjoy special privileges that will help them keep mind and body fit.
Easy access to health and wellness information, fitness and wellness events, This includes it and more nutrition and health experts, SunLife remains committed to helping Filipinos face a brighter tomorrow by being in the best of health.
Mantaring said. “The results of the Asia Health Index reiterate the need to promote a healthier lifestyle, and Sun Life wants to be the Filipinos’ partner in pursuing this journey.
The Sun Life Financial Asia Health Index is a study of health trends in Asia that was launched in 2014, The research is based on the findings of an conducted August 2016. A sample of just under 4,000 from 25 to 60 years of age and with class incomes was online from Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. survey questioned on their attitudes healthy and active living, their health for the future and expectations on access to healthcare.
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