Economic Woes Undermine Health Care

More Americans are skimping on medical care because of money troubles, the Associated Press reported October 23. A new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation showed the trend. People were asked if they have put off medical care or tests. More people said yes than a similar poll showed in April. Fewer prescriptions are being filled, too. The drop occurred in the quarter that ended in June. IMS Health, which collected the data, said it was the first drop ever.