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A history of hypertension and its treatment

31 October 2013 | Life Underwriting

Hypertension, also known as raised blood pressure, was first detected by the Chinese around 2600BC. They measured the quality of the pulse and referred to hypertension as a ‘’hard pulse’. The treatment for a ‘hard pulse’ was bloodletting or the application of leeches.

Cardiovascular disease and disabillity - When you dont have the heart to work

30 October 2013 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

According to the World Health Organisation, more people die globally from cardiovascular diseases than any other cause - 17 million people each year - and this is set to soar to 23 million over the next 17 years. In South Africa, heart disease and strokes are the leading causes of death, after HIV/Aids. The South African Heart and Stroke Foundation asserts that five heart attacks occur every hour in South Africa, with one in four of these proving fatal.

Insurer data proves breast cancer sill the most prevalent cancer among SA women

23 October 2013 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

PPS says its claims data reveals that 75% of dread disease claims for women are cancer related, with 70% of these claims being for breast cancer. As a result, it is becoming increasingly important for South African women to not only partake in regular checkups from a young age, but to also protect themselves and their dependents from financial difficulties in the event of contracting breast cancer.

SA’s shocking accident stats highlight need for accident cover

18 October 2013 | General

With an average 11 000 road accidents every year on our roads causing death, disability and serious injury – and leaving countless families without breadwinners – it is critical that South Africans are financially prepared for this significant risk we all face. In terms of ensuring clients are well covered for accidents, there are two options: full risk cover, which includes accidents as one of the many risks covered, and stand-alone accident cover.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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