2.  From our current membership portfolio we are
able to generate lots of data on disease trends
and would like to share this with you.
 It is important for us with the data and you the
media with the voice to work together to inform
the public in order to sensitize them on:
 The need to take care of their health
 The need to finance their health care needs
Disease Trends

3. Top 10 Diseases by Cost
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DIAGNOSIS CATEGORY Total Spend As a %
Diseases of the respiratory system 119,830,522.58 19%
Diseases of the digestive system 73,294,110.56 12%
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases 61,846,461.62 10%
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium 55,175,589.76 9%
Diseases of the genitourinary system 49,222,031.00 8%
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue 41,546,820.64 7%
Diseases of the circulatory system 31,868,177.60 5%
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings,
not elsewhere classified
31,054,135.88 5%
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external
causes
30,016,271.23 5%
Factors influencing health status and contact with health
services
29,345,827.85 5%
Others 96,559,524.61 16%
Total 619,759,473.33 100%

4. Top 5 Diseases Ages 0 to10 years
Diseases of the
respiratory
system
50%
Certain infectious
and parasitic
diseases
16%
Injury, poisoning
and certain other
consequences of
external causes
6%
Symptoms, signs
and abnormal
clinical and
laboratory
findings, not
elsewhere
classified…
Diseases of the
digestive system
6%
Others
16%
Observations
Most of the diseases in this age group relate to hygiene. Low immunity pre-disposes the age
group to frequent infections.
Recommendations
Adequate breastfeeding, proper nutrition, Personal and environmental hygiene are key
measures in keeping the infections in check for this age group.

5. Top 5 Diseases Ages 11 to 20 years
Diseases of the
respiratory
system
23%
Diseases of the
digestive system
14%
Certain
infectious
and parasitic
diseases
14%
Diseases of the
musculoskeletal
system and
connective tissue
8%
Diseases of the
skin and
subcutaneous
tissue
8%
Others
33%
Observations
Improvement of the immune system, but diseases of the respiratory system still lead. Age group with
adventure with bone and muscle injuries and conditions due to high activity.
Recommendations
Proper guiding and Counseling in learning institutions, engagement is sports occupational therapies
and guidance on healthy lifestyles, to alleviate involvement in antisocial behaviors e.g. drug and
substance abuse.

6. Top 5 Diseases Ages 21 to 30 years
Pregnancy, childbir
th and the
puerperium
18%
Diseases of the
digestive system
14% Diseases of the
respiratory
system
12%Diseases of
the
genitourinary
system
10%
Certain infectious
and parasitic
diseases
9%
Others
37%
Observations
Maternity services account for significant percentage of costs, due to awareness and the need
for safe deliveries in today's populations. Struggle for
independence, relationships, parenting, work and family related stress levels are high.
Recommendations
Proper guiding and Counseling, social economic support would benefit this group. Health
education on identified health needs like family planning and parenting is key. The
economically Productive group, affect decisions on health significantly.

7. Top 5 Diseases Ages 31 to 40 years
Pregnancy, childbir
th and the
puerperium
18%
Diseases of the
digestive system
12%
Diseases of the
respiratory
system
11%
Diseases of
the
genitourinary
system
11%
Certain infectious
and parasitic
diseases
8%
Others
40%
Observations
Maternity costs still high with increased incidences of complicated pregnancies. Early stages of
aging process. Developed immune system with low infections levels. Economically productive
age group with social economic responsibilities. Self actualization is objectively pursued.
Recommendations
Health education on identified health needs. Interventional measures to mitigate risk factors like
family planning, safe sex practices avoidance of drug abuse are important.

8. Top 5 Diseases Ages 41 to 50 years
Diseases of the
genitourinary
system
11%
Diseases of the
digestive system
11%
Diseases of the
respiratory
system
11%Diseases of the
musculoskeletal
system and
connective tissue
10%
Diseases of
the circulatory
system
9%
Others
48%
Observations
Aging process sets in. Reduction in bone strength. Circulatory conditions e.g
Hypertension, and other long term conditions develop. Lifestyle disease typically begin in
this age group.
Recommendations
Proper nutrition and exercises are key to maintain healthy lifestyle.
Active efforts to alleviate and control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and
impairment of kidney functions.

9. Top 5 Diseases Ages 51 to 60 years
Diseases of the
circulatory system
13%
Diseases of the
digestive system
12%
Diseases of the
musculoskeletal
system and
connective tissue
11%Diseases of the
respiratory system
11%
Factors
influencing health
status and contact
with health
services
7%
Others
46%
Observations
Reduction in communication diseases with increase in lifestyle diseases. Prolonged
healing process following illness or accident. Decision making and leadership age
group on health and insurance.
Recommendations
Proper nutrition and exercises are key to maintain healthy lifestyle.
Active efforts to alleviate and control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and
impairment of kidney functions.

10. Top 5 Diseases : Ages 61 years & above
Diseases of the
digestive system
21%
Diseases of the
circulatory system
16%Diseases of the
musculoskeletal
system and
connective tissue
13%
Diseases of the
respiratory system
11%
Certain infectious
and parasitic
diseases
7%
Others
32%
Observations
Reduction in communication diseases with increase in lifestyle diseases. Prolonged healing
process following illness or accident. Transition and adjustment from active work life may
cause stress.
Recommendations
Proper nutrition and exercises are key to maintain healthy lifestyle. Social and family suport
Active efforts to alleviate and control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and
impairment of kidney functions.

11. Top 10 diseases for in-patient medical
care
40
10
14
16
18
22
23
26
33
34
53
14%
3%
5%
5%
6%
8%
8%
9%
11%
12%
18%
Other
Factors influencing health status and…
Neoplasms
Diseases of the circulatory system
Diseases of the musculoskeletal…
Injury, poisoning and certain other…
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Diseases of the genitourinary system
Diseases of the respiratory system
Diseases of the digestive system
Pregnancy, childbirth and the…
% of Total
Total Cost (Millions)
Observations
Cost of quality Maternity services is high. Awareness of hospital deliveries increase
incidences of maternity admissions. Neoplasm (cancers) are expensive with increased
incidences alongside lifestyle diseases.
Recommendations
Advocacy and promotion of awareness for medical insurance. Public sensitization on
Personal and environmental hygiene and sensitization on healthy lifestyles especially to
senior citizens.

12. Top 10 diseases for out-patient medical
care
30
9
10
16
19
22
23
24
33
39
87
10%
3%
3%
5%
6%
7%
7%
8%
11%
12%
28%
Other
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic…
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous…
Diseases of the circulatory system
Factors influencing health status and…
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical…
Diseases of the musculoskeletal…
Diseases of the genitourinary system
Diseases of the digestive system
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Diseases of the respiratory system
% of Total
Total Cost (Millions)
Observations
Most of the outpatient costs relate to preventable disease
Recommendations
Improvement of Personal and environmental hygiene including air pollution would reduce outpatient
visits significantly.
Availability and accessibility to health institutions enables timely address of health problems
Regular well person checks are advised.