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full-body-preventive-scan-cost-eb291fcc

 1. Health
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 2. Wellness

Wealthy People Are Getting Full-Body Scans. Early Detection or
Unnecessary?

The real cost of a preventive health scan goes well beyond the price
tag

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY The Wall Street Journal, iStock
By Alex Janin
Aug. 24, 2023 9:00 pm ET

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Companies are selling body scans to seemingly healthy patients,
promising peace of mind. Traditional medical professionals are
concerned about the costs.

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