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Politics
Pedro Camacho

High Prices Force Millions to Skip Medical Care, Delay Major Spending, Survey Shows

An elderly man shops at a supermarket in Miami Beach, Florida (Credit: Via Getty Images)

Americans are facing growing pressure from rising prices across key areas of daily life, according to a national survey published by Politico

Nearly half of respondents said they find groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation difficult to afford, while more than a quarter — 27%— reported skipping a medical check-up due to cost in the past two years. 23% said they had skipped doses of prescribed medication.

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