One in Five Brits 'Too Busy' to Look After Own Health - Top 20 Things Missed

One in five Brits 'too busy' to look after own health - top 20 things missed

A study of 2,000 adults found three quarters have missed or delayed a health appointment of some kind because they’re too busy. One in five Brits confess they’re too busy to look after their own health, often missing crucial eye tests, dental check-ups and GP appointments. A staggering three quarters have postponed or completely missed a health appointment due to being too busy. Work obligations and childcare responsibilities were among the top …

One in five Brits claim they are too busy to look after their own health

One in five Brits claim they are too busy to look after their own health – with many skipping eye checks, dental appointments and GP visits. A poll of 2,000 adults found 73 per cent have missed or delayed a health appointment of some kind. Of those, 18 per cent have put off booking an eye check, while 14 per cent have skipped things like blood pressure tests – all thanks to hectic schedules. Work commitments (33 per cent), childcare duties (11 p…