The effects of critical illness

People are living longer. They are also living with medical conditions that would have killed twenty years ago. 1 in 3 of us will suffer a critical illness before age 65.

You will have had friends or family who have survived a heart attack, cancer, or stroke. How did that effect them, and their families?

Do you have responsiblities that take up 100% of your focus? Would it be essential for you to continue working against doctors advice following a heart attack? How would your bank handle your overdraft if you were not going into work and maintaining your cash flow.

Did you know?

A Man aged 20 to 40 has the following chance of suffering a critical illness before the age of 65

Cancer 1 in 11 (this figure is one in 7 for a Woman of the same age)
Heart Attack 1in 7
Stroke 1 in 27
Any of the above 1 in 4