Non-immunized adults at risk of disease
In the US 40,000 adults die per year from immunization-preventable illnesses. To raise awareness of adult vaccinations and how they work, the American Academy of Microbiology has released a new… Read more »
How to deal with death abroad
Travel and health insurance offer many benefits to the living, but what if the worst occurs and you or a loved one die abroad? Transporting a body or ashes home… Read more »
Hospital and healthcare examined in Europe and USA
A recent study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found nurses in Poland and Greece were three times more likely to attribute a failing grade for safety to their… Read more »
Insurance market healthy in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Expat Health has already reported on the continued growth of life insurance sectors in Singapore and the Philippines. Industry data for Malaysia and Hong Kong shows strong returns with a… Read more »
Bilingual immigrants are healthier than monolingual
According to a recent study, immigrants who speak two languages are healthier than those who speak only one. The research, funded by Rice University, Texas, found that immigrants with a… Read more »
Exchange students at high risk of STDs?
New experiences, friendships and cultures influence the life of exchange students in many positive ways. The excitement and change of environment can also expose them to numerous risks, for example,… Read more »
Companies don’t encourage employee fitness
According to recent research over half of insurance workers don’t think their employers encourage health and fitness enough. The research carried out by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) studied over… Read more »
Expat guide: What to consider when buying health insurance
When moving abroad the thought of organising expatriate health insurance can be daunting. The range of policies available is vast and it’s essential that you look at many factors. You… Read more »
European insurers need to look to Asia Pacific markets
According to industry experts, European insurance companies should look towards expanding into the Asia Pacific market. With their current position in Asia (ex.Japan) their credit rating remains neutral while a… Read more »
Health care in 3 top retirement destinations
Retiring abroad needs to be carefully planned – finances, expected living costs, accommodation and insurance are some of the things that need to be considered. One of the things on… Read more »