Americans are making a difficult trade-off in a rough economy. A Gallup poll finds families are delaying medical care due to inflation and housing costs at a new high.
In 2022, the poll found 38% of respondents put off treatment. That's up 12 percentage points from 2021. On Cincinnati Edition, we'll take a look at the economic factors and resources to help.
Guests:
- Reed Abelson, reporter, The New York Times
- Stephen Eby, MD, medical director, Good Samaritan Hospital Free Health Center
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