The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned way back in September 2020 that “delayed or avoided medical care might increase morbidity and mortality associated with both chronic and acute health conditions.”
In its Sept. 11, 2020 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report the CDC reported, “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%).
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