~Analysis of over 2.1 million insured lives tracks health trends over time
~Nearly 62% showed measurable improvement in key health indicators within 12 months
~Men above 45 years recorded the highest burden of uncontrolled hypertension
Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited (ABHICL), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital, today released its latest research paper, Unlocking Health Trajectories: Real-World Biometric Trends from Insured Indian Populations, revealing that 87% of policyholders either maintained or improved their health status through regular monitoring and preventive engagement. Based on internal study of anonymised data from 2.1 million adult ABHICL customers between December 2023 and December 2025, the study is among the largest analyses of longitudinal biometric trends conducted in the Indian health insurance sector.
Out of the 2.1 million adult customers analyzed, 5.2 lakh individuals had at least two biomarker datapoints enabling longitudinal health trend analysis. The study tracked changes in blood pressure, blood sugar (HbA1c), BMI and cholesterol levels. The findings show that nearly 62% recorded measurable improvement in key health indicators within 12 months, while 37% of individuals classified as high risk moved to medium or low-risk categories during the same period. This clearly highlights the potential of regular monitoring and sustained engagement in improving health outcomes.
The analysis also found meaningful improvements across major chronic health indicators. Blood pressure improved in 32% of cases, diabetes control improved in 33%, BMI and obesity indicators improved in 34%, and cholesterol levels improved in 17% of policyholders.
Commenting on the findings, Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance,said:“As healthcare needs become more complex, the focus must move toward improving outcomes across the care journey, not just at the point of hospitalisation. The insights from this research paper that consistent monitoring and preventive engagement can help manage chronic risks more effectively over time. At ABHI, we see this as an opportunity to support better health outcomes while also improving efficiency across the healthcare system.”
Powered by ABHICL's proprietary Wellbeing Score, which combines biometric, lifestyle, wearable and mental health data, the study examined how sustained health monitoring and engagement influence long-term outcomes. The findings point to the growing role of preventive health management in helping individuals better manage chronic health risks.
Ouranalysis also highlighted clear demographic trends. Women above 35 years showed stronger improvement in biometric control, while men above 45 years recorded the highest burden of uncontrolled hypertension. Compared with NFHS-5 benchmarks, the insured cohort demonstrated higher rates of hypertension control (32% vs 24%), obesity control (34% vs 24%) and Diabetes control (33% vs 15%), underscoring the value of regular monitoring and early intervention in improving health outcomes.
The variations observed across demographic cohorts reinforce the value of a hyper-personalised approach to health management. By combining continuous data signals with contextual, individualised engagement, insurers can play a more meaningful role in supporting better long-term health outcomes.Importantly, the analysis demonstrates how longitudinal health data can move beyond passive reporting to actively strengthen preventive health performance, offering early signals and behaviour-linked insights that complement broader public health efforts under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
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