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Nearly a third of US adults avoid medical care due to stigma, 91% say it’s cost them
Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara
By Amy Tran for TelyRx Plenty of people put off doctor’s visits because of scheduling or cost. For many Americans, though, another holdup is stigma, or worry about how others might react to a health condition. Stigma can keep people from seeking care even when it’s close by and affordable.
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By Amy Tran for TelyRx Plenty of people put off doctor’s visits because of scheduling or cost. For many Americans, though, another holdup is stigma, or worry about how others might react to a health condition. Stigma can keep people from seeking care even when it’s close by and affordable.
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