Almost 50% of Americans Are Making This Healthcare Mistake
Of the various ongoing expenses Americans face, healthcare is unquestionably a big one. But while some medical bills may be unavoidable, there are steps we can all take to minimize our costs -- namely, by getting ahead of health issues before they escalate.
But nearly half of Americans aren't seeking preventive care. In fact, only 54% of U.S adults visit a doctor for that purpose, according to Lively's 2019 Wellness & Wealth report. Meanwhile, 28% of Americans only visit a medical office when they're actually sick, and 18% only go when the issue at hand is truly catastrophic.
Not shockingly, the same report found that wealthier Americans are more likely to go to the doctor preventively, while lower-income folks tend to only go when they feel they have no choice. It's the latter group, however, that risks even costlier bills when they neglect health problems that turn into more serious issues over time.
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