Do you have severe illness cover for unforeseen life events?

As of 2019, 4.74 million South Africans were suffering from hypertension, making it the most prevalent chronic health condition in the country.

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. It’s also called hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart must work harder to pump blood.

• Normal blood pressure. Blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mm Hg.
• Elevated blood pressure. The top number ranges from 120 to 129 mm Hg and the bottom number is below, not above, 80 mm Hg.
• Stage 1 hypertension. The top number ranges from 130 to 139 mm Hg or the bottom number is between 80 and 89 mm Hg.
• Stage 2 hypertension. The top number is 140 mm Hg or higher or the bottom number is 90 mm Hg or higher.

If hypertension isn’t treated, it can cause other health conditions like heart disease and stroke.

Every hour in South Africa 5 people have heart attacks and 10 people have strokes,10 out of these 15 people will die from these events.

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death from cardiovascular disease.

Taking these statistics into consideration, we at Tokkie Ferreira Brokers know the importance of severe illness cover. We want to help you be financially prepared for any unforeseen diagnosis of a severe illness.