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What does "barrier" mean in Health?

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A barrier to health care is anything that restricts the use of health services by making it more difficult for some individuals to access, use or benefit from care.
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barrier def

Step-by-step explanation:

A barrier is anything that limits or prevents a patient from receiving healthcare. Barriers are often times thought of as a financial or insurance issue but there are several other barriers as well. Transportation to and from appointments is a common barrier.

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