Wellbeing of Women in the Evening Standard

Wellbeing of Women, the leading women’s health charity, featured in the Evening Standard today ahead of their campaign promoting women’s health and wellbeing.

Women miss health check-ups because they fear losing job
Sophie Goodchild, Health Editor
16.09.09
Career women are risking cancer and infertility by delaying vital health checks because they are afraid of being sacked, experts warned today.

They said the recession was to blame for women not taking time off from hectic work schedules to visit their doctor.

Charity Wellbeing of Women, whose patron is the Prime Minister’s wife Sarah Brown, said checks that women are putting off include routine tests for cervical cancer which are free on the NHS.

Another concern is pregnant employees failing to tell their boss they are expecting a baby in case they are overlooked for a bonus.

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http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23744777-details/Women+miss+health+check-ups+because+they+fear+losing+job/article.do

 

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