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Half of UK Men Ignore Potentially Serious Health Issues - They're 'Too Embarrassed'
A survey of 5,000 UK men reveals 54% ignore health issues, increasing risk of serious problems; many delay care especially during the festive season, report finds.
- A report found more than half of men across the UK ignore potentially worrying physical or mental health concerns, with 54 per cent saying their first instinct is to hope it goes away.
- Many men cite reasons: 47 per cent hope problems resolve, 29 per cent fear diagnosis, 26 per cent blame lack of time, and 23 per cent say embarrassment stops them seeking help.
- Surveyed men report seasonal dips: 29 per cent of 5,000 men surveyed across the UK say their health worsens in December, with 23 per cent reducing gym attendance and one fifth avoiding doctors at Christmas.
- Consequences include 40 per cent facing serious issues after ignoring symptoms, prompting Essity to offer free employee health checks in November and install onsite stations at Trafford Park Mill.
- The programme will install health stations at five UK production sites—Prudhoe, Manchester, Stubbins, Oakenholt and Skelmersdale—to check blood pressure, heart rate, stress, cardiovascular and cancer risk.
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Half of men admit they have ignored potentially worrying health issues
More than half of men have ignored potentially worrying physical or mental health issues, according to a report.
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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