We’re Less Likely to See a Doctor if the Reason Makes Us Feel Old

Everything from back problems to cholesterol and prostate checks will likely be avoided.

About three out of five Americans admit they will put off seeing a physician if the reason for their visit makes them feel old. Everything from back problems to cholesterol and prostate checks will likely be avoided and around 70% of us have cancelled, or postponed an appointment in the past year. But, it wasn’t always our fault. Almost half of those people blame it on the pandemic.