Nasdaq November 10, 2019
Maurie Backman The Motley Fool

Healthcare is a monstrous expense for working Americans of all ages. And new data from Freedom Debt Relief reveals that the high cost of medical care is prompting U.S. adults to do a very dangerous thing: skimp on healthcare.

Specifically:

  • 41% of Americans have skipped going to a doctor, while 39% skipped a dental visit.
  • 28% have delayed a medical procedure, and 37% have delayed a dental procedure.
  • 28% have not purchased medication they need, while 19% have rationed medication.

Delaying or simply neglecting your healthcare needs could have dire consequences, though. For one thing, if you wait too long to address medical issues, they can escalate, thereby putting your well-being at risk. Also, when minor health...

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