CAREER FEARS LEAD MEN TO DELAY MEDICAL DIAGNOSES
New research suggests that concerns about career impact and workplace perception are leading many...
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New research suggests that concerns about career impact and workplace perception are leading many men to delay seeking medical advice or diagnosis, with potential consequences for their health and wellbeing at work.
The findings, from health and dental insurance provider Bupa, indicate that while openness around health is improving, anxiety about job security, reputation and progression continues to influence how and when men engage with healthcare. These pressures appear to be particularly acute for younger workers navigating rigid working patterns and limited flexibility.
More than half of men surveyed (56%) said they would feel comfortable telling their manager about cancer-related tests or a diagnosis. However, this willingness exists alongside persistent concerns about how health issues are perceived in the workplace and the potential impact on career prospects.
Almost one in five men (18%) fear they would be treated differently or pitied by colleagues if they disclosed a health problem. The same proportion worry about job security or being seen as unreliable. A further 15% are concerned about becoming the subject of workplace gossip while 12% fear being given less important work or being overlooked for future opportunities.
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