Bupa launches 'lunch break' male health checks

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At the cost of £154, 'male health check' is designed to be easily integrated into working day

Private medical insurance (PMI) provider Bupa has launched a 30-minute health check specifically designed to assess and advise men for prostate and testicular cancer. Branded the Male Health Check, the scheme has been developed in response to a 28% rise in health assessment bookings over the course of the last year. Bupa attributes this to the increasing prevalence of prostate cancer stories in the national news. The check is designed to be easily integrated into the working day and give customers clear information about their health in regards to male-specific health risks, as well a...

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