Research from the University of Birmingham reveals that high street self-tests for various health conditions are potentially unreliable and unsafe. These kits are accessible to the public without doctor's prescriptions, raising concerns among healthcare professionals about false reassurance and safety risks. The booming self-test market is expected to reach £660 million by 2030, prompting calls for tighter regulation due to the anticipated demand on the NHS from self-testing. The study, which reviewed 30 self-tests for conditions like vitamin deficiencies and bowel cancer, highlighted significant lapses in quality and essential information.
Researchers have warned that high street self-tests for vitamin deficiencies, menopause, and bowel cancer may not be fit for purpose, raising safety concerns regarding these readily available health checks.
The market for self-tests is booming in the UK and is projected to reach a revenue of 660 million by 2030, prompting calls for tighter regulation due to potential dangers.
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