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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Siobhan McNally

Six vital health checks men should stop putting off, according to a GP

This Movember, men are being encouraged to take an action that their older selves will thank them for: getting a health check.

On average, men in the UK die almost four years earlier than women from largely preventable diseases. This is partly due to some men hesitating to see a doctor until an issue becomes severe, even though early diagnosis frequently leads to a better outcome.

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