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COVID-19 and Rural Communities: Protecting Rural Lives and Health

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Report examining the impact of COVID-19 in rural America, presenting data on case rates and mortality, prevalence in diverse rural communities, and health conditions contributing to severe cases of COVID-19. Discusses issues of socioeconomic vulnerability, healthcare access, and public health compliance. Offers actions to address disparities, including increasing access, supporting livelihoods, and considering social determinants of health in healthcare planning.
Author(s)
Jesse Bradford, Erica Coe, Kana Enomoto, Matt White
Date
03/2021
Type
Document
Organization
McKinsey & Company
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Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · COVID-19 · Health conditions · Health disparities · Mortality · Public health · Racial and ethnic groups · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data