Exploring Bright Spots in Appalachian Health: Case Studies
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In-depth studies of 10 Appalachian counties with health outcomes that are better than expected, given their characteristics and resources. Identifies actions these areas are taking to improve health and well-being. Features statistics including demographics and health-related data, and maps showing economic status of Appalachian counties. Third in a series of reports exploring health issues in Appalachia.
Author(s)
Nancy M. Lane, G. Mark Holmes, Thomas A. Arcury, et al.
Date
07/2018
Organizations
Appalachian Regional Commission, Burness, PDA, Inc., The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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· Appalachia
· Health disparities
· Healthcare quality
· Networking and collaboration
· Poverty
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data
· Alabama
· Kentucky
· Mississippi
· New York
· North Carolina
· Pennsylvania
· Tennessee
· West Virginia
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Organizations (2)
- Appalachian Regional Commission, view details
- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, view details