Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Mobility Matters: Differential Mobility Loss by Race and Ethnicity in Hawaiʻi
Examines how mobility limitations vary by White, Filipino, Japanese, or Native Hawaiian race and ethnicity among adults aged 55 years and older in Hawaii, using 2019-2021 Hawaii Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Includes demographic data breakdowns, including comparisons between those living on Oahu and those living on neighbor islands.
Author(s): MIquela Ibrao, Yan Yan Wu, Kathryn L. Braun
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 23
Date: 05/2026
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Examines how mobility limitations vary by White, Filipino, Japanese, or Native Hawaiian race and ethnicity among adults aged 55 years and older in Hawaii, using 2019-2021 Hawaii Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Includes demographic data breakdowns, including comparisons between those living on Oahu and those living on neighbor islands.
Author(s): MIquela Ibrao, Yan Yan Wu, Kathryn L. Braun
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 23
Date: 05/2026
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Occupant Restraint Use in 2025: Results From the NOPUS Controlled Intersection Study
Presents results from the 2025 National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS) Controlled Intersection Study. Features statistics from 2024 and 2025 including child restraint use by age, with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): National Center for Statistics and Analysis
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Presents results from the 2025 National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS) Controlled Intersection Study. Features statistics from 2024 and 2025 including child restraint use by age, with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): National Center for Statistics and Analysis
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Self-Harm and Suicide Among Wisconsin Rural Men
An information sheet focused on the impact of self-harm and suicide on men in rural Wisconsin. Provides statistics, warning signs, and community resources and interventions.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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An information sheet focused on the impact of self-harm and suicide on men in rural Wisconsin. Provides statistics, warning signs, and community resources and interventions.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model: Evaluation Report 3
Presents findings from the first two years of the implementation of the Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model, which aims to improve health outcomes for Medicaid-enrolled children with complex physical and behavioral health needs. Provides an overview of the InCK Model and profiles each InCK award recipient's model; the impacts of the InCK Model on navigation and coordination, utilization and expenditures, quality of care, and beneficiary and caregiver experience of care; and the extent to which service changes or disruptions occurred and impacted care delivery. Identifies award recipients serving rural areas.
Additional links: Findings at a Glance
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organizations: Abt Associates, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Presents findings from the first two years of the implementation of the Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model, which aims to improve health outcomes for Medicaid-enrolled children with complex physical and behavioral health needs. Provides an overview of the InCK Model and profiles each InCK award recipient's model; the impacts of the InCK Model on navigation and coordination, utilization and expenditures, quality of care, and beneficiary and caregiver experience of care; and the extent to which service changes or disruptions occurred and impacted care delivery. Identifies award recipients serving rural areas.
Additional links: Findings at a Glance
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organizations: Abt Associates, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Significant Mediation by Sadness and Self-Injury Is Observed in Associations Between County-Level Cyberbullying Victimization and Youth Suicidality in Rural New York State
Explores the relationship between cyberbullying, traditional bullying, and suicidality in rural counties in New York State. Highlights rates of bullying and cyberbullying, self-harm, recreational screen time, and other measures by demographic characteristic data.
Author(s): Laura E. Jones, Riya Nadkarni, Nicole Krupa
Citation: Journal of Affective Disorders, 401(15), 121270
Date: 05/2026
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Explores the relationship between cyberbullying, traditional bullying, and suicidality in rural counties in New York State. Highlights rates of bullying and cyberbullying, self-harm, recreational screen time, and other measures by demographic characteristic data.
Author(s): Laura E. Jones, Riya Nadkarni, Nicole Krupa
Citation: Journal of Affective Disorders, 401(15), 121270
Date: 05/2026
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Patient-Centered Burdens and Economic Outcomes among Patients Who Are Veterans, People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and People Living in Rural Areas and Their Caregivers: A Scoping Review
Provides a literature review on patient-centered burdens and economic outcomes (PCBEOs) for military veterans, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and people living in rural areas. Includes 126 studies from 2015-2025 and examines for PCBEOs such as direct medical and non-medical monetary costs, indirect impacts such as unpaid caregiving and time off work, and intangible burdens such as delayed career advancement. Discusses emotional and psychological strain of PCBEOs among these groups.
Author(s): Naomi Buell, Ella Shenkar, Sydney Kirsch, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 14
Date: 04/2026
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Provides a literature review on patient-centered burdens and economic outcomes (PCBEOs) for military veterans, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and people living in rural areas. Includes 126 studies from 2015-2025 and examines for PCBEOs such as direct medical and non-medical monetary costs, indirect impacts such as unpaid caregiving and time off work, and intangible burdens such as delayed career advancement. Discusses emotional and psychological strain of PCBEOs among these groups.
Author(s): Naomi Buell, Ella Shenkar, Sydney Kirsch, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 14
Date: 04/2026
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Characteristics of Firearm Injuries among Rural-Versus Urban-Residing Veterans Who Presented to VA Healthcare, 2010-2019
Presents a study using administrative data and electronic health records from VA health systems to compare firearm injuries among rural and urban veterans. Breaks down rural and urban veteran data by patient characteristics, such as age, marital status, and behavioral health diagnoses, among others.
Author(s): AnnaMarie S. O'Neill, Lauren A. Maxim, Tess A. Gilbert, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 42(2), e70153
Date: 04/2026
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Presents a study using administrative data and electronic health records from VA health systems to compare firearm injuries among rural and urban veterans. Breaks down rural and urban veteran data by patient characteristics, such as age, marital status, and behavioral health diagnoses, among others.
Author(s): AnnaMarie S. O'Neill, Lauren A. Maxim, Tess A. Gilbert, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 42(2), e70153
Date: 04/2026
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Emergency Department Visits and Deaths Due to ATV Crashes - Alaska, 2019 - 2024
Describes the geographic distribution, age range, and injury type of 4,421 all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) related emergency department visits in Alaska between 2019 and 2024. Discusses frequent use of ATVs in rural Alaska and offers safety messaging for use in intervention initiatives.
Author(s): Joe McLaughlin, Jared Parrish
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Department of Health
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Describes the geographic distribution, age range, and injury type of 4,421 all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) related emergency department visits in Alaska between 2019 and 2024. Discusses frequent use of ATVs in rural Alaska and offers safety messaging for use in intervention initiatives.
Author(s): Joe McLaughlin, Jared Parrish
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Department of Health
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Associations of Occupational Exposures on Environmental Allergies Among Farmers and Ranchers in the Central United States
Explores demographics and occupational exposures associated with allergies among farmers in 7 states. Notes public health implications based on study findings and highlights opportunities for further research.
Author(s): Alexandrea Welch, Cheryl Beseler, Yi Du, Shaun Cross, Risto H. Rautiainen
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 2026
Date: 04/2026
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Explores demographics and occupational exposures associated with allergies among farmers in 7 states. Notes public health implications based on study findings and highlights opportunities for further research.
Author(s): Alexandrea Welch, Cheryl Beseler, Yi Du, Shaun Cross, Risto H. Rautiainen
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 2026
Date: 04/2026
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Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care
Features information on healthcare access and quality for New York veterans: Volume I focusing on veteran's healthcare policy changes and Volume II focusing on methods and supporting data. Discusses the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Program, geographic access to care for veterans, quality of care, and policy implications for VA Community Care.
Additional links: Volume II
Author(s): Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Nsheng Dong, et al.
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Features information on healthcare access and quality for New York veterans: Volume I focusing on veteran's healthcare policy changes and Volume II focusing on methods and supporting data. Discusses the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Program, geographic access to care for veterans, quality of care, and policy implications for VA Community Care.
Additional links: Volume II
Author(s): Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Nsheng Dong, et al.
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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