Millions of women 'too busy' for health appointments - Bupa

Almost a quarter of women (24%) have missed a health appointment because they are too busy to take time off work, research by Bupa Health Clinics has revealed. Over three million women admit they have avoided seeking help for their female health concerns because they are too embarrassed to broach the subject with their boss, the private medical insurance (PMI) provider has also revealed. "The ‘always on' culture we now live in can lead to prioritising work over other important things, like our health," said Dr Petra Simic, medical director, Bupa Health Clinics. "With the majority o...