For nearly two years, as the Covid pandemic disrupted life around the globe, most professionals had adopted work from home or remote models. Now, as the world rapidly dismantles the measures put in place to slow the spread of Covid, employees are facing a dual challenge while returning to offices- the rise of mental stress & chronic diseases. Ischemic heart disease, initial stroke event, hypertension, type-II diabetes, COPD, BP, obesity & smoking prevalence have all increased resulting in rising non-communicable diseases. While the pandemic is ending the world expected to develop herd immunity, coupled with effective treatments. But in reality, we have to depend on the Govt initiatives and look for safe treatments. Recent global mental wellness industry reports suggest that between Jan 2020-Jan 2022 employees showed high anxiety levels due to business closures, govt interventions, stress, etc. Living with this pandemic is the new norm and hence stress levels are not pre-Covid levels.
Along these lines, would you be interested in speaking to Dr. Vikram Vora, Medical Director India at International SOS, to discuss its wider ramifications? Attached is his profile for your reference. Dr. Vora and the medical experts at International SOS have great first-hand experience when it comes to dealing with such conditions. Dr. Vora could discuss the following issues in more detail apart from any other related topics:
- Covid is here to stay, Reasons- Animal contact, global travel, climate change
- Non-communicable diseases kill faster in Covid
- Symptoms and warning signs to look out for stress & resulting diseases
- Employers must show concern and implement special measures to protect their staff
- Everyone has to follow a mental resilience programme
- Hybrid workplaces, benefits & challenges- Different hybrid models
- Set Wellness goals & review health & wellness benefits
We are open to an interview or an educative article by Dr. Vora depending on the interest of your esteemed publication. Please share your thoughts on how we could take this further, thanks for your time.