The Independent
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Majority of US Adults Delay Medical Care Due to High Costs
A recent study indicates that a vast majority of people in the United States postpone seeking healthcare because of financial concerns.
Added 8/14/2026
According to The Independent, an overwhelming proportion of the American public puts off seeing a doctor due to expense. A survey involving 1,507 adults across the nation revealed that financial barriers prevent 92 percent of individuals from getting timely treatment.
The choice to postpone treatment is influenced by various elements, such as gender. Specifically, females tend to delay medical assistance more frequently than males.
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