Figure 5 is a chart showing the reported impacts of medical product shortages. Of the U.S. adults who were impacted by medical product shortages, 49 percent delayed or stopped use of a medical product, 32 percent experienced negative mental health impacts, 30 percent changed to available substitutes, 24 percent experienced negative health impacts, 24 percent rationed or re-used products, 19 percent spent more money or time to find an alternative, 19 percent consulted a medical professional or other sources, and 14 percent delayed or canceled care.

Figure 5Reported Impacts of Medical Product Shortages

Source: ASPE analysis of the Household Pulse Survey for August–October 2023.

From: Medical Product Shortages in the United States: Demographic and Geographic Factors and Impacts

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Beleche T, Kolbe A.
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