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Survey: 1 in 6 Older Americans Delayed Or Canceled Medical Care In March

Researchers looked at healthcare-related actions taken by those 70 years and older during the first month of social distancing.

More than half of older Americans, many with chronic conditions, put off medical treatment during the first month of social distancing. That's according to funded by the and the , both of which focus on improving care for older adults.

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