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Financial Woes Force Tough Decisions

From Kelly Montgomery, About.com GuideSeptember 4, 2008

The Jackson Clarion Ledger reports that some patients are cutting their health costs by reducing the number of doctor's visits or skipping medication doses, all to the detriment of their health. This can lead to disastrous results for individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes, which can cause cardiovascular disease, blindness, or kidney failure if left untreated. However, in difficult financial times, many people find health care to be the first area where they can cut costs. Some will even wait until they need hospitalization before seeking care.
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