Patients deferring medical care in Latin America 2023

Published by
Jennifer Mendoza,
Jun 13, 2024

According to a survey carried out in 2023, nearly two thirds of Latin Americans interviewed had deferred care a year prior. Vaccinations, blood tests, dental, medical, and gynecological visits, and imaging are all included under the category of medical care. 

Share of patients deferring medical care in Latin America as of 2023

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Release date

February 2024

Region

Central and South America

Survey time period

April 2023

Number of respondents

4,276 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

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includes all respondents who reported having deferred medical care in the past year

Supplementary notes

Respondents are from six countries in Latin America: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

The sample includes respondents from high-, mid-, and low-income households, of which half suffered from at least one chronic illness.

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