Frequent question: How healthy is the Philippines?

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is still one of the unhealthiest countries in Asia, lagging behind India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Based on a survey by pan-Asian insurance giant AIA Group, the Philippines scored 61 out of 100, below the regional average of 64.

What is the biggest health problem in the Philippines?

In 2018, one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines was ischemic heart disease impacting around 88.4 thousand people. The other four leading causes of death were malignant neoplasms, cerebrovascular disease, pneumonia, and diabetes mellitus.

Is healthcare in the Philippines good?

Healthcare in the Philippines is considered to be of good quality by international standards. For instance, the World Health Organization ranks the efficiency of the Filipino healthcare system 60th in the world.

Why is Filipino food so unhealthy?

A lot of the dishes you can find in Filipino cuisine can be high in calories with a poor balance of macronutrients as lots of the calories come from fats and sugar. Since a lot of Filipino food contains fatty meats and highly caloric sauces, it is difficult to find dishes that are ideal for losing weight.

What are the top 10 diseases in the Philippines?

Rate

• Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection and Pneumonia** 677,563. 875.8. 776,562. …
• Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis. 669,246. 866.4. 719,982. …
• Acute watery diarrhea. 792,479. 1027.0. 577,518. …
• Influenza. 486,481. 629.6. 379,910. …
• Hypertension. 287,368. 370.5. …
• TB Respiratory. 117,712. 152.6. …
• Chicken Pox. 77,020. 38.9. …
• Diseases of the Heart. 49,160. 63.8.

Is healthcare in the Philippines bad?

Despite having achieved universal healthcare, the Philippines still struggles with unequal access to medical care. As such, the standard of public healthcare in the Philippines generally varies from excellent in urban centres to poor in rural areas.

What is the best healthcare in the Philippines?

Top 6 Health Insurance Companies in the Philippines?

1. MediCard. Medicard is considered as one of the best HMOs in the country that has an extensive network of accredited healthcare providers across the country. …
2. PRU Life U.K. …
3. Sun Life. …
4. Maxicare. …
5. Caritas Health Shield. …
6. KanMend by FWD.

Is health care free in the Philippines?

Public healthcare in the Philippines

All citizens are entitled to free healthcare under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The scheme is government-controlled and funded by local and national government subsidies, as well as by contributions from employers and employees.