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cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/16766192

Cost, wait times, transportation problems, and negative interactions with healthcare professionals are causing U.S. women to delay or skip medical care, according to a Deloitte survey. Half of the surveyed women reported forgoing care in the past year, compared to 37% of men. Women require nearly 10% more health services than men but are 35% more likely to skip or delay care. Financial issues, access gaps, and poor provider experiences are key factors. Deloitte suggests increased investment in women's health products and a multi-pronged strategy involving providers, insurers, and policymakers to improve women's healthcare.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Isn’t delaying care pretty normal in the US due to exorbitant medical costs?

My parents were always “I’d rather not know because I couldn’t afford it anyway.”

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

You aren't wrong; it's just WORSE for female-presenting folx.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

It sure would help if doctors took women seriously.