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City-Country Mortality Gap Widens amid Persistent Holes in Rural Health Care Access

Source
CBS News, KFF Health News
Link
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Date
Apr 8, 2024
Summary
Discusses the mortality rate disparity between rural and urban residents following recent research showing the gap has widened to 43% in 2019 from 6% in 1999 for adults between 25 and 54. Offers analysis by experts on causes of this disparity including social vulnerability factors, community vitality, and insurance rates. Discusses the potential impact of COVID-19 on current mortality rates.
Tagged as
Access · COVID-19 · Community and economic development · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Uninsured and underinsured