Why Do Older Adults Disengage From Routine Medical Care? Psychological Distress, Wealth Stratification, and Health System Disengagement in Later Life

Journal of Aging and Health · Published 2026-07-26 · DOI 10.1177/08982643261472013

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Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Michael Ameyaw Somuah

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2026

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Folorunsho, S., Somuah, M. (2026). Why Do Older Adults Disengage From Routine Medical Care? Psychological Distress, Wealth Stratification, and Health System Disengagement in Later Life. Journal of Aging and Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643261472013

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