Research Uncovers Brits Are Ignoring Medical Symptoms & Avoiding Visiting Their GP – Leading to Worsening Symptoms | 2San Global

One in six people surveyed have ignored medical symptoms allowing them to worsen in the last 12 months.
One third of 35–44-year-olds are not going to their doctor as they don’t want to be seen as ‘time-wasters’ for perceived small issues.
In one-third of cases, people are ignoring health problems altogether.
One third of people have avoided going to a primary care physician because wait times are too long.

One in six people surveyed have ignored medical symptoms allowing them to worsen in the last 12 months.

One third of 35–44-year-olds are not going to their doctor as they don’t want to be seen as ‘time-wasters’ for perceived small issues.

In one-third of cases, people are ignoring health problems altogether.

One third of people have avoided going to a primary care physician because wait times are too long.

2San, a global supplier of high-quality innovative healthcare products and solutions, has recently conducted consumer research delving into people’s attitudes towards their own healthcare. The survey of 2,000 UK adults has found people in the UK are not listening to their bodies or attending to medical symptoms. In one in six cases over the last 12 months, this is leading to symptoms worsening. In an age where we know we should be prioritising early diagnosis and preventative care, this is a worrying trend.

Overall, in three quarters of cases, people are looking for alternative sources of information instead of seeking advice from their GP. 55% of people’s first port of call are online sources to research their symptoms – including Google and WebMD. When you look at Generation Z – a quarter of 18-24 year olds use social media to help self-diagnose. Noticeably bucking the trend, in Wales over a third of people are turning instead to their community pharmacist for support and advice. Those over the age of 65 are still most likely to turn to their primary care physician.

One in six people surveyed have ignored medical symptoms allowing them to worsen in the last 12 months.
One third of 35–44-year-olds are not going to their doctor as they don’t want to be seen as ‘time-wasters’ for perceived small issues.
In one-third of cases, people are ignoring health problems altogether.
One third of people have avoided going to a primary care physician because wait times are too long.

One in six people surveyed have ignored medical symptoms allowing them to worsen in the last 12 months.

One third of 35–44-year-olds are not going to their doctor as they don’t want to be seen as ‘time-wasters’ for perceived small issues.

In one-third of cases, people are ignoring health problems altogether.

One third of people have avoided going to a primary care physician because wait times are too long.

Overall, in three quarters of cases, people are looking for alternative sources of information instead of seeking advice from their GP. 55% of people’s first port of call are online sources to research their symptoms – including Google and WebMD. When you look at Generation Z – a quarter of 18-24 year olds use social media to help self-diagnose. Noticeably bucking the trend, in Wales over a third of people are turning instead to their community pharmacist for support and advice. Those over the age of 65 are still most likely to turn to their primary care physician.