Delay or Avoidance of Medical Care Because of COVID-19–Related Concerns - United States, June 2020

Delayed or avoided medical care might increase morbidity and mortality associated with both chronic and acute health conditions. By June 30, 2020, because of concerns about COVID-19, an estimated 41% of U.S. adults had delayed or avoided medical care including urgent or emergency care (12%) and rout...

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Veröffentlicht in:	MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2020, Vol.69 (36), p.1250-1257
Hauptverfasser:	Czeisler, Mark É, Marynak, Kristy, Clarke, Kristie E N, Salah, Zainab, MPH, Shakya, Thierry, Joann M, Ali, Nida, McMillan, Hannah, Wiley, Joshua F, Weaver, Matthew D, Czeisler, Charles A, Rajaratnam, Shantha M W, Howard, Mark E
Format:	Report
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adults Avoidance Coronaviruses COVID-19 Disabilities Emergency medical services Health care Health insurance Health services Morbidity Mortality People with disabilities Young adults
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Zusammenfassung:	Delayed or avoided medical care might increase morbidity and mortality associated with both chronic and acute health conditions. By June 30, 2020, because of concerns about COVID-19, an estimated 41% of U.S. adults had delayed or avoided medical care including urgent or emergency care (12%) and routine care (32%). Avoidance of urgent or emergency care was more prevalent among unpaid caregivers for adults, persons with underlying medical conditions, Black adults, Hispanic adults, young adults, and persons with disabilities. Understanding factors associated with medical care avoidance can inform targeted care delivery approaches and communication efforts encouraging persons to safely seek timely routine, urgent, and emergency care.
ISSN:	0149-2195 1545-861X