Britons worried about medical and dental costs

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A survey has revealed that an increasing number of Britons are worried about the cost of healthcare.

The survey by Health365.com revealed that two thirds of Britons had postponed or cancelled check-ups and appointments because they were worried about the potential cost of treatment. Almost a third of participants admitted to delaying treatment for at least six months because they could not afford to pay for treatment.

The survey also revealed that a large proportion of the population is unclear about the cost of healthcare in the UK; around 30 percent of participants were unaware that you had to pay for dental check-ups on the NHS and nearly half believed that eye tests were free, which of course is not the case.

The survey showed that women had a better knowledge of healthcare costs than men but there was still a widespread lack of understanding about healthcare costs. Women were also more prone to worrying about the cost of medical and dental care and four fifths of participants admitted to being concerned about medical costs.

The figures showed that older people were less likely to delay or cancel appointments; younger people were also much more likely to worry about the cost of care, with 83 percent of people aged between 25 and 45 admitting they were concerned about medical costs, compared to just over 50 percent of people aged over 65.

The report revealed that people were increasingly worried in light of the government spending cuts, which could potentially make a huge difference to the NHS. 

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