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Follow on Google News | Only half of Brits are satisfied with our health system and 55% are unhappy with their own fitnessA leading health testing expert says that one of the most concerning issues is that there has also been a 5.9% increase since 2016 in the number of people reporting they are battling anxiety and depression. Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, says: 'It's wonderful to celebrate the National Health Service's 75th anniversary this month. For many years, it has been a model that has pointed the way for many other countries' health care systems. However, this anniversary also marks a point of reflection, while we determine how healthcare in the UK should develop as it advances towards its centennial. 'The NHS is currently facing a period of rising demand just as it struggles to attract sufficient staff and meet rising costs. These issues are reflected in the results of this new survey. In May and June 2023, only 53.9% of adults in Great Britain said they are satisfied with the UK's healthcare system. We've no data from previous years to compare this with, as it's the first time the ONS has asked this question, but this is surely a disappointing result for healthcare professionals and the Government. 'The latest figures also reveal that only 44.7% of UK adults report being mostly or completely satisfied with their health. That's a marked decline from 2019's 48% and a significant 8.6% fall since the question was first asked in 2010. It means 55.3% of us are unhappy with our health – a concerning number. 'So what measures can be taken to ensure our NHS reaches a successful 100th anniversary? 'London Medical Laboratory's General Health Profile blood test (https://www.londonmedicallaboratory.com/ End
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