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The cost of ill health
Varicose veins - £3.8 million
This ailment, which sees veins bulge beyond their natural size and is quite common in women coming out of pregnancy, costs the taxpaying public £3.8 million due to lack of work.
Meanwhile, Repetitive Strain injury racks up an additional £3.1 million.
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