Record High in U.S. Putting Off Medical Treatment Due to Cost, 2001-2022
Within the last 12 months, have you or a member of your family put off any sort of medical treatment because of the cost you would have to pay?
Line chart. Percentage of Americans since 2001 who say they or a family member have put off medical treatment within twelve months due to the cost the would have to pay. The latest reading, from a Nov. 9 to Dec. 2, 2022 Gallup poll, found a record 38% saying they have delayed treatment.
