Sociodemographic and health status differences in delaying medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults: findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 Pandemic, adults in the United States reported delaying medical care, which may be tied risk of infection and local policies limiting appointment. Some populations may have been more likely to delay care than others, leading to other forms of health inequality...

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Main Authors: Mateo P. Farina, Jennifer A. Ailshire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14118-4