Table 1.

Reasons for not seeking medical care

Stated reason	Percent of non-poor stating (n = 248)	Percent of poor stating (n = 80)	Percent of all who didn't seek care (n = 60)
Minor illness	40.6	75	43.8
No one to accompany the sick	10.6		9.7
Could not afford to pay for medical services	3.8	12.5	4.5
Lack of money to pay for transport	24.4	6.3	22.7
Chronic diseases	8.7	6.3	8.5
Other reasons	11.9		10.8