Nearly Half of the Public Say They or a Family Member Skipped or Delayed Care Due to Coronavirus

Amid the threat of coronavirus, nearly half (48%) of Americans say someone in their family has skipped or delayed getting some type of medical care due to the pandemic, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. This includes 11% who say the person’s condition worsened due to the missed care. …

Most adults (86%) say their physical health has stayed about the same since the outbreak began, but the crisis continues to take a toll on people’s mental health. Four in 10 adults (39%) this month say worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health. CONT.

Kaiser Family Foundation


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