Critical Illness Insurance Stats

The below is copied verbatim from a stats package I recieved from Industrial Alliance Pacific on Critical Illness Insurance. I thought the page was very informative so I have simply posted it below. Original PDF is available here.

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Whether it’s cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis or stroke, it’s difficult to predict who will be affected by these diseases.

Statistics, however, have a lot to say about those who fall ill and can be a cause for concern.

• In 2007, 2,933 cancer cases were diagnosed each week
• 70% of cancer-related expenses result from indirect costs
• In Canada, one woman in nine will be stricken by breast cancer during their lifetime
• One in four Canadians will suffer heart disease during their lifetime
• One person in 20 will be the victim of a stroke
• 60% of strokes cause long-term disability

Luckily, statistics also show that medical advances and improved lifestyles are contributing to patient recovery from these and other illnesses in addition to helping people live longer lives.

• 55%* of people afflicted with cancer will recover
• 82% of people will survive their first heart attack
• 75% of people will survive their first stroke

* Statistics can be higher or lower depending on age, sex, and the type of cancer.
Sources: Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

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TL;DR Critical Illness is Cancer Insurance.