Cost of treatment affecting health
March 12, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
The cost of treatment is leading to many women in the UK failing to get properly checked-out for fatal diseases.
Research from PruHealth shows that 79 per cent of British females have never been for a full body health screening.
That means many people are running the risk of developing illnesses such as breast cancer and heart disease, with PruHealth’s research showing that the reasons are often financial.
In total, 37 per cent of respondents said that health screening is too expensive, while 36 per cent revealed that they would go for a screening if it were made available on the NHS.
“People are putting themselves at risk by not having a regular check-up and full body health screen,” said PruHealth’s direct marketing and partnerships director Nick Read.
“Preventative methods like these can pick up early signs of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.”
In addition, Mr Read revealed that having a screening can lead to people adopting a “healthier lifestyle”.
The cost of this kind of treatment need not be so large that women are passing it up and many will find that by taking out health insurance cover they can spread the burden and pay for their treatment in a more manageable way.
