Asia is growing older, fast! Health systems struggle to meet geriatric needs, while traditional family care structures are weakening due to migration and social change.

Source: UNFPA Asia-Pacific

Preventable condition like diabetes and heart disease are surging, demanding lifestyle shifts. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes now account for 73% of all NCD deaths globally, with 18 million lives lost before age 70 each year.

Source: WHO

The cost of treating illness after it appears has become unsustainable for families, employers, and governments across Asia. Recent reports indicate that medical inflation in Asia is currently the highest globally, with countries like Malaysia seeing an unprecedented 56% increase in medical claims costs between 2021 and 2023.

Source: Free Malaysia Today

Urbanization, workplace stress, and rapid social change have triggered a mental health crisis. In Asia, 82% of workers are at moderate to high risk of experiencing mental health issues, with 35% at high risk. In Malaysia alone, 62% of employees say their mental health is impacting productivity.

Source: Human Resources Online

More people now seek wellness beyond just physical health, embracing nutrition, mindfulness, and community connection. Asia is leading the global wellness economy, with luxury hotels and resorts offering yoga, meditation, detox, and sleep therapy as part of their wellness tourism experiences.

Source: Asia Sports Tech

Pollution, urban living, and climate change are making healthy environments a top priority. An estimated 91% of urban residents breathe polluted air, with fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) directly linked to respiratory problems and increased rates of heart disease and stroke.

Source: WHO