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7 activities you can do in Hong Kong after securing health insurance
It can be simple to say that we are going to be more healthy this year, it can sometimes be a struggle to actually follow through. From nights out in LKF or SoHo, the ever increasing number of restaurants opening, to long days at the office, there is always temptation to be a little slack …
Colorectal cancer in Hong Kong
According to information released by the Hong Kong government earlier this year, the leading cause of death in Hong Kong is malignant neoplasms, or cancer. The government found that in 2013 slightly over 31% of deaths in the city were attributed to cancer, nearly double the number of deaths attributed to pneumonia, the next leading …
Fitness apps and their impact on health insurance
According to the Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong, “39.0% of the population aged 18 – 64 were classified as overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 23.0), including 20.8% as obese.” While these numbers are certainly lower than other countries like the US and UK, health officials in the city are worried that the prevalence …
How to determine if you need international health insurance
When moving to a new location like Hong Kong, one of the first things that people need to secure, beside a place to live and a job of course, is health insurance. Many expats who move from locations like Canada, the UK, Australia, and even countries in Asia and the Middle East like Dubai and …
Important health insurance questions for teachers to ask
While it may seem a little odd to be covering health insurance for teachers in the middle of the school year, December and January is a busy time for many teachers, especially those who are considering moving schools or even cities, as this is when the majority of the schools do their hiring for the …
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