Rural Health
News by Topic: Appalachia
May 5, 2026 - According to research done for the Appalachian Regional Commission, deaths associated with drug overdoses, alcohol, and suicide have been declining, but Appalachian deaths of despair remain 33% higher than those in the rest of the U.S. People born between 1981-1999 are among those most affected by deaths of despair.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Apr 1, 2026 - Discusses population shifts in rural communities between 2024 and 2025. Identifies areas of population decline despite national trends toward growth.
Source: The Daily Yonder