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Do routine check-ups actually improve our health?

A massive UK study has found that regular health checks prevent multiple diseases and save lives, but this type of analysis can't definitely show that they are beneficial

By Clare Wilson

23 January 2024

The benefits of a regular medical check-up are unclear

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Do primary care health checks save lives? On the face of it, it may seem like a no-brainer, and a study published today looking at UK check-ups suggests they do. Unfortunately, that conclusion may be too hasty – and we don’t yet have a definitive answer.

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