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Americans making fewer visits to doctor

Americans aren’t going to the doctor as often, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting healthier.

The average adult makes about four visits a year to a doctor, nurse or other medical provider, down from five visits in 2001, according to a report released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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