Loop, a health insurance and health benefits provider, has announced the launch of the Workforce Health Index (WHI), India’s first national-level benchmark report on the health of working professionals. Built on 214,142 lab test parameters and lifestyle surveys from 3,437 professionals across major cities, the report provides unprecedented insights into the biological and lifestyle health of India’s urban workforce.
The WHI uncovers systemic health risks that threaten long-term productivity:
Metabolic health: 37.2% of professionals show abnormal glucose metabolism—early signals of diabetes risk in prime career years.
Sleep & stress: 27.3% sleep less than 6 hours nightly, while 33.9% report high stress. Women report 17% higher stress levels than men.
Gender health gap: 36.5% of female professionals are clinically anemic compared to 8.2% of men, a 4.5x difference.
City hotspots: Delhi NCR shows 34.8% liver dysfunction, while over 82% Mumbai have HDL cholesterol below the protective level of 50 mg/dL.
“India’s workforce is running on borrowed health,” said Mayank Kale, co-founder and CEO of Loop. “The Workforce Health Index gives leaders measurable proof of what’s at stake. Without timely interventions, organizations risk shorter careers, rising claims, and lost productivity. But with the right policies, we can extend healthy working years and strengthen our growth story.”
Health experts note that many risks stem from systemic and workplace drivers, not just personal choices. “These are not isolated lifestyle lapses,” said Harpreet Singh, president, Healthcare, Loop. “The data shows patterns shaped by work culture, access to preventive care, and benefit design. This means employers have the power to change the trajectory.”
The WHI is designed as a decision-making tool for CFOs, CHROs, and policymakers, helping them shape benefits, workplace design, and preventive health strategies. Loop plans to update the index annually, enabling leaders to track trends and measure progress.
