Nearly half of Americans said either they or a family member has skipped or delayed medical care because of the coronavirus, according to a new poll.
, said he’s been troubled by the anecdotes he’s heard of people delaying care, including patients who suffered heart attacks or strokes at home. He urged people not to skip going to the emergency room, and pointed out the many safety precautions hospitals are taking to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
“Don’t sit at home and have a bad outcome,” Jaquis said. “We’re certainly there and in many ways very safe, and, especially with low volumes in some places, we’re able to see people quickly. Come on in, please.” According to the poll, nearly 7 in 10 of those who had skipped seeing a medical professional expect to get care in the next three months. Despite a significant number of adults saying they delayed care, 86% of adults said their physical health has “stayed about the same” since the onset of the outbreak in the U.S.. Women were more likely than men to say the coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health, and those living in urban and suburban areas were more likely to say this than those living in rural areas. Nearly half of those living in households that have experienced income or job loss said the pandemic had a negative effect on their mental health.
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