South Africa:More than three fourth (86%) of South African men skip regular health check-ups

By Anoop Khanna | 15 Dec 2025

A staggering 86% of men in South Africa do not go for regular health check-ups, which places them at heightened risk of preventable illnesses, including prostate cancer, according to the findings of a nationwide survey by an insurer.

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