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Visiting a doctor for a general check-up is unlikely to lead to a condition needing treatment being identified, but may cause undue stress, say experts.
The Danish researchers that carried out the latest review, which involved more than 180,000 patients, say doctors should stop offering such check-ups.
Health MoTs did not reduce deaths overall or deaths from cancer and heart disease, according to their review.
In England, people aged 40-74 are offered a free health check.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19964600
The Danish researchers that carried out the latest review, which involved more than 180,000 patients, say doctors should stop offering such check-ups.
Health MoTs did not reduce deaths overall or deaths from cancer and heart disease, according to their review.
In England, people aged 40-74 are offered a free health check.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19964600