regular check-up / health checks定期体检
die from / of (cancer)死于癌症
make it to the end of your natural term有幸自然死亡
take risks冒险
earlier detection and treatment更早的诊断和治疗
place strain on the public purse增加公共支出的压力
the ultimate cost最终的代价
survive (serious) diseases得(重)病后活过来
extend life span延长寿命
seek medical care寻求治疗
a therapy for psychological problems一种心理问题的治疗方法
keep fit保持健康
physical / mental handicaps身体 / 精神缺陷
ostrich approach 鸵鸟策略