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Avoiding care during the pandemic could mean life or death.

August 12, 2020

Glionna JM. Kaiser Health News. July 31, 2020.

The reluctance of patients to seek routine health care services due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a recognized concern. This article shares data that illustrates the potential public health impact of this unreceived care over time.

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