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As COVID-19 cases climb again around the country, people might be considering skipping visits to the doctor to reduce risk of exposure to the virus. But the decision to delay preventive screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, along with annual wellness visits, could have serious health consequences, particularly for older adults.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of adults delayed or avoided medical care due to COVID-19-related concerns in the early months of the pandemic. This included a third of people who report avoiding routine annual exams. In Colorado, more than 1.2 million people said they had delayed medical care in the prior four weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.