Eighteen million Brits not being honest with GP - LifeSearch

Close to 18 million people in the UK, it is estimated, are lying to their doctor about the amount of alcohol they drink, whether they smoke and illegal drug usage, research by LifeSearch has revealed. The survey of 2004 adults also found that we are a nation that is not being honest about the severity of our symptoms, therefore putting our health at risk. Collectively we tell the doctor at least 10 million lies a week, the data suggested. However, the research also revealed that mental health...