Editor's Special Interest Articles Self-Health Care Grows In Britain With government encouragement, the do-it-yourself medical market is growing rapidly in Britain, the Times of London reports. A report for the market analyst Mintel says British consumers are spending $90 million a year on self-diagnosis, including test kits for pregnancy, high blood pressure, and diabetic blood monitors. In the country where everyone is entitled to free medical care under the National Health plan, consumer research shows those in the 25-34 age group have to feel really ill before they go to the doctor. Unlike older people, the youth do not need a doctor's reassurance, the report said. The most common self-diagnostic instrument remains the thermometer, owned by four out of 10 Britons. But the biggest increase by market share are pregnancy testing kits, with sales in 2002 of $60 million, up 64 percent since 1998. Blood pressure monitors have also shown strong growth with sales worth $15 million in 2002. Copyright 2003 by United Press International. All rights reserved. - Updated: November 2, 2003   Neenah Menasha Health Online, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Neenah Menasha Health Online 1366 Appleton Rd Suite A Menasha, WI 54952 www.newcaredoc.com Ronald Fischer, DC, CCSP, CSCS NEWCARE Integrated Health Services, S.C. E-Mail: newcaredoc@aol.com Phone: 920-730-0611 Fax: 920-730-3920 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.