One in five men unaware of employer health support: Bupa

Delaying diagnosis amid fears of career impact

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 2 min read

Research by Bupa has found that 20% of men are unsure whether their employer has any support in place for those with serious health conditions, increasing to 28% among Gen X employees (those aged 45-60).

The provider surveyed 3,000 men aged 16 and above in the UK, finding that most prioritised practical measures that build trust, including flexible hours for tests or treatment (28%); paid time off for medical appointments (27%); and clear confidentiality assurances (20%) when disclosing a health issue. According to the research, men have been putting their health at risk amid fears a diagnosis could harm their job security, career prospects or reputation at work. While 56% would feel comfortable telling their manager about cancer-related tests or a diagnosis, many worried what an illn...

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