Adults forgone healthcare due to cost U.S. 2003-2020

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According to the survey, 41 percent of respondents had forgone healthcare in the past year because of costs in 2010*. This has decreased slightly to 35 percent in 2020. This statistic displays the percentage of U.S. adults who had forgone healthcare in the past year due to cost between 2003 and 2020.

Percentage of U.S. adults who had forgone healthcare in the past year due to cost between 2003 and 2020*

Characteristic	Percentage of adults
2020	35%
2018	35%
2016	34%
2014	36%
2012	43%
2010	41%
2005	37%
2003	37%

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Release date

August 2020

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2003 to 2020

Number of respondents

around 4,000-6,000

Age group

19-64 years

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

* Went without at least one of the following needed care in the past year because of costs:
• Had a medical problem but did not visit doctor or clinic
• Did not fill a prescription
• Skipped recommended test, treatment, or follow-‐up
• Did not get needed specialist care

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