The healthcare community has concerns that delays in screens, scans, vaccines, and treatments due to patient fears regarding COVID-19 will lead to a spike in non-COVID-related illnesses and a progression in disease severity and morbidity. Below are resources and news items addressing the issue.
Statistics: COVID's Effect on Health Care
U.S. Census Bureau Statistics: The U.S. Census Bureau has conducted a "Household Pulse Survey" each week in May, June, and July 2020 to determine the effects of COVID-19 on people's lives. Results show that ...
News stories
Stories about the issue of "returning to care" have appeared in multiple newspapers, magazines, and journals.
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