Healthcare

As the incidence of testicular and prostate cancer continue to rise, a MORI opinion poll published today for the Institute of Cancer Research's (ICR) everyman campaign shows there is still a long way to go to educate men.

Almost one in two (43%) people who use mobile phones daily are particularly concerned about potential health risks from electromagnetic radiation. Over one in three (37%) less frequent users of mobile phones are similarly concerned.

Q1 Thinking about men's health in general, what, if anything, can you think of that could lead to male impotence?
Q2 And in your opinion, which, if any, of these do you think could lead to male impotence?
(Poll of smokers)

A recent MORI survey conducted on behalf of the National Infertility Awareness Campaign (NIAC) looked extensively into both male and female perceptions of men's fertility and treatment options. The results reveal that men are less likely than women to seek medical treatment or talk to another doctor for a second opinion about infertility, if they were diagnosed as being infertile.

85% of the general public think that their doctor should decide whether they receive treatment on the NHS, compared with only 9% who believe that this should be the Government's decision

Scope, the UK's largest disability charity, is calling on high profile figures to lead the way in breaking down barriers facing disabled people after a survey today showed almost nine out of ten (86%) people expect them to show a positive attitude to disability.

Survey reveals majority have no idea how UK survival rates compare

In a recent MORI poll, three quarters said that as a matter of principle, free healthcare should be available to all, whatever the cost to the taxpayer.

The majority of Londoners think the capital is an unhealthy place to live, and that things are going to get worse, according to a unique survey produced for the King's Fund.