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I haven't been to a doctor for a "check-up" since I was a kid. Probably been nearly four decades now. I think for growing kids it's probably a good thing -- if

I haven't been to a doctor for a "check-up" since I was a kid. Probably been nearly four decades now. I think for growing kids it's probably a good thing -- if nothing else to be sure you're on schedule for various vaccines. As an adult, I have regular dental care but I do not see an MD unless I am sick or injured. And "sick" does not include colds/sore throat -- there are good OTC meds for that. For most people, if you feel "normal", aren't gaining or losing weight unexpectedly, don't tire more easily than normal, your blood pressure is OK, etc. your health is likely fine.

distances 9y ago
Just to expand on this, Europeans do get doctor's visits every now and then even if there's nothing clearly wrong, as sick leaves extending a couple of days usually requires a medical certificate. This doesn't obviously usually include blood analysis or other such tests though. Disclaimer: I'm extrapolating from personal experience of a handful of countries, this of course doesn't necessarily apply to all of Europe.