DELAYLONG
Delayed care because it takes too long to get to doctor's office, past 12 months
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For sample adults, DELAYLONG indicates whether they delayed or did not get medical care during the past 12 months because it takes too long to get to the doctor's office or clinic from their house or work.
DELAYLONG is one of six variables included by NCHS about nonfinancial access barriers to medical care in 2022. Please see DELAYHRS for additional information about these variables, including a complete list of nonfinancial barriers to care variables over time.