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Using Network and Spatial Data to Better Target Overdose Prevention Strategies in Rural Appalachia

Description
Highlights a study aiming to target individuals most likely to need overdose interventions in rural Appalachia. Examines survey data for spatial and networking patterns in rural eastern Kentucky to identify individuals at risk of a drug overdose.
Author(s)
Abby E. Rudolph, April M. Young, Jennifer R. Havens
Citation
Journal of Urban Health, 96(1), 27-37
Date
02/2019
Type
Document
Tagged as
Appalachia · Public health · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Kentucky