About 1 In 5 Households In U.S. Cities Miss Needed Medical Care During Pandemic

By Patti Neighmond

Published September 17, 2020 at 10:49 AM MDT

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Some people have skipped care because of finances or fear of the virus, doctors say. Others find medical practices closed to new patients. Many are suffering health consequences, an NPR poll finds.

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Patti Neighmond

Award-winning journalist Patti Neighmond is NPR's health policy correspondent. Her reports air regularly on NPR newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition.

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