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Health in Rural America NIH News in Health

(7 days ago) Rural areas also tend to have more older adults. Older adults experience more chronic health issues than younger people. But rural residents may live far from hospitals and be less likely to have health insurance. Care in Rural Areas. Another major obstacle can be finding a doctor. In many rural communities, … See more

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2022/03/health-rural-america

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Health Disparities Affect Millions in Rural U.S.

(1 days ago) WEBOct. 31, 2017. Rural Americans—who make up at least 15 to 20% of the U.S. population—face inequities that result in worse health care than that of urban and suburban residents. These rural health disparities are deeply …

https://www.aamc.org/news/health-disparities-affect-millions-rural-us-communities

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Why Health Care Is Harder to Access in Rural America

(8 days ago) [email protected]. (202) 512-7114. More than 60 million Americans—about one-fifth of the U.S. population—live in rural areas. On average, …

https://www.gao.gov/blog/why-health-care-harder-access-rural-america

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Rural Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(5 days ago) WEBChronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America, and they affect some populations more than others. People who live in rural areas, for example, are more likely than urban …

https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/rural-health.htm

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About Rural Health CSELS Rural Health CDC

(2 days ago) WEBRural Americans face numerous health disparities compared with their urban counterparts. More than 46 million Americans, or 15 percent of the U.S. …

https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/about.html

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Rural Health Disparities Overview - Rural Health …

(3 days ago) WEBA 2019 American Journal of Public Health study found that from 2008-2010 and 2014-2016, rates of cigarette smoking among rural and urban adolescents declined, but that rural rates fell more slowly …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-disparities

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Healthcare Access in Rural Communities - Rural Health …

(6 days ago) WEBProvides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to healthcare access. Discusses the importance of primary care for rural residents and covers barriers to healthcare access in rural areas, …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access

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Addressing health inequities among people living in …

(5 days ago) WEBGlobally, extreme poverty continues to be overwhelmingly rural, accounting for almost 4 in 5 people living in extreme poverty. Multidimensional poverty is also overwhelmingly rural.Health inequities …

https://www.who.int/activities/addressing-health-inequities-among-people-living-in-rural-and-remote-areas

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CSELS Rural Health CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …

(2 days ago) WEBFeatured Resources. About Rural Health. Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit. Last Reviewed: July 6, 2023. Source: Public Health Infrastructure Center. CDC …

https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/index.html

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Rural Health Concerns: MedlinePlus

(8 days ago) WEBCompared to urban areas, rural communities tend to have: Higher poverty rates. A higher percentage of older adults, who are more likely to have chronic health problems. More residents without health …

https://medlineplus.gov/ruralhealthconcerns.html

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Social Determinants of Health for Rural People - Rural Health Info

(8 days ago) WEBHow do poverty and unemployment impact health in rural communities? Poverty is an ongoing problem for many rural areas. The 2014 RUPRI publication …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/social-determinants-of-health

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Rural health care: Big challenges require big solutions

(2 days ago) WEBGiven the trend of rural hospital closures and concerns about access to health care services, most rural health care activity focuses on the here and now. In …

https://www.aha.org/news/insights-and-analysis/2020-01-28-rural-health-care-big-challenges-require-big-solutions

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Rural health around the world: challenges and solutions - Oxford …

(5 days ago) WEBRural children are 77% more likely to be underweight or under height for age; 56% of rural South Africans live >5 km from a health facility; and 75% of South Africa’s …

https://academic.oup.com/fampra/article/20/4/457/625248

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Rural Health Policy Overview - Rural Health Information Hub

(8 days ago) WEBProvides an overview of rural health policy and the issues it addresses. Identifies the key federal agencies, national organizations, and other stakeholders …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-policy

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Analysis of factors influencing fall risk among elderly people in …

(Just Now) WEBFalls can cause serious health problems in the elderly. China is gradually entering a moderately aging society. In rural areas of China, the elderly are at a higher …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-60430-x

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Focus Areas for Rural Community Health Programs

(9 days ago) WEBThis toolkit offers general information about designing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting about community health programs. Based on community …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/rural-toolkit/1/rural-issues

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Cancer care coordination in rural Hawaii: a focus group study

(8 days ago) WEBRural populations consistently experience a disproportionate burden of cancer, including higher incidence and mortality rates, compared to the urban populations. …

https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-024-10916-1

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Finding Statistics and Data Related to Rural Health

(8 days ago) WEBWhat sources provide access to rural or rural-relevant data? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on rural health issues in a special …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/statistics-and-data

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Key facts about Americans and guns Pew Research Center

(6 days ago) WEBUrban and rural Americans also have starkly different views. Among adults who live in urban areas, 64% say gun ownership reduces safety, while 34% say it does …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/09/13/key-facts-about-americans-and-guns/

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