Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Rural-urban differences
America's Children: Special Issue 2024, Maternal and Infant Health and Well-Being
Examines the factors predicting maternal and infant well-being. Breaks down data by a number of measures, including food insecurity, vaccinations, maternal health, prenatal care, and more. Select data on Tdap vaccinations, smoking during pregnancy, adequacy of prenatal care, and maternal mortality are available by metro versus nonmetro location.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
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Examines the factors predicting maternal and infant well-being. Breaks down data by a number of measures, including food insecurity, vaccinations, maternal health, prenatal care, and more. Select data on Tdap vaccinations, smoking during pregnancy, adequacy of prenatal care, and maternal mortality are available by metro versus nonmetro location.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
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Maine Doula Workforce Assessment
Describes characteristics of doulas in Maine, their locations, the populations they serve, and what types of challenges Maine people face in accessing doulas' services. Includes information from online surveys conducted in 2023-2024. Mentions rural throughout.
Author(s): Sarah Tewhey, Cait Vaughan
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Maine Doula Coalition
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Describes characteristics of doulas in Maine, their locations, the populations they serve, and what types of challenges Maine people face in accessing doulas' services. Includes information from online surveys conducted in 2023-2024. Mentions rural throughout.
Author(s): Sarah Tewhey, Cait Vaughan
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Maine Doula Coalition
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Generating a Profile of the Near Dual Population
Chart pack from a project examining policy approaches to supporting Near Duals, who are adults aged 65+ experiencing financial precarity and not currently dually enrolled in Medicare and full-benefit Medicaid, utilizing Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) and Medicare administrative claims data. Analyzes characteristics of Near Dual population, including data on Near Duals' likelihood of living in rural and medically underserved areas.
Additional links: Project Overview: Defining and Examining the Near Duals
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: NORC at the University of Chicago
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Chart pack from a project examining policy approaches to supporting Near Duals, who are adults aged 65+ experiencing financial precarity and not currently dually enrolled in Medicare and full-benefit Medicaid, utilizing Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) and Medicare administrative claims data. Analyzes characteristics of Near Dual population, including data on Near Duals' likelihood of living in rural and medically underserved areas.
Additional links: Project Overview: Defining and Examining the Near Duals
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: NORC at the University of Chicago
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2022 Pennsylvania Childhood Lead Surveillance Annual Report
Examines results of blood lead level testing of Pennsylvania children during calendar year 2022. Provides information about methods of testing and reporting, and statistics for county of residence, municipality, race and ethnicity, and residence in a rural or urban county.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Examines results of blood lead level testing of Pennsylvania children during calendar year 2022. Provides information about methods of testing and reporting, and statistics for county of residence, municipality, race and ethnicity, and residence in a rural or urban county.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Medical School Graduates in Georgia
Fact sheet with results of a 2023 survey examining Georgia medical school graduates' specialty choice, residency choice, and retention rates. Features statistics including percent of graduates intending to establish their practice in an underserved region or rural community.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
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Fact sheet with results of a 2023 survey examining Georgia medical school graduates' specialty choice, residency choice, and retention rates. Features statistics including percent of graduates intending to establish their practice in an underserved region or rural community.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
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Recruitment in Appalachian, Rural and Older Adult Populations in an Artificial Intelligence World: Study Using Human-Mediated Follow-Up
Evaluates the effectiveness of a research study recruitment strategy using multiple contact methods for the rural, older adult population in Appalachian Pennsylvania. Includes rural and urban comparisons within Appalachian Pennsylvania and discusses common barriers to research participation for this group.
Author(s): Tabitha Milliken, Donielle Beiler, Samantha Hoffman, Ashlee Olenginski, Vanessa Troiani
Citation: JMIR Formative Research, 8(2024), 38189
Date: 2024
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Evaluates the effectiveness of a research study recruitment strategy using multiple contact methods for the rural, older adult population in Appalachian Pennsylvania. Includes rural and urban comparisons within Appalachian Pennsylvania and discusses common barriers to research participation for this group.
Author(s): Tabitha Milliken, Donielle Beiler, Samantha Hoffman, Ashlee Olenginski, Vanessa Troiani
Citation: JMIR Formative Research, 8(2024), 38189
Date: 2024
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NCHS Rapid Surveys System: Round 3 - Family Health History, Genetic Testing for Cancer and Heart Disease, and Sexual Health
Interactive data on family health history, genetic testing for cancer and heart disease, and sexual health among adults between January and February 2024. Includes tables and charts on information gathering and sharing habits, healthcare utilization, and more. Breaks down data by various demographics including urbanicity.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Interactive data on family health history, genetic testing for cancer and heart disease, and sexual health among adults between January and February 2024. Includes tables and charts on information gathering and sharing habits, healthcare utilization, and more. Breaks down data by various demographics including urbanicity.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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The Great Misalignment: Addressing the Mismatch between the Supply of Certificates and Associate's Degrees and the Future Demand for Workers in 565 US Labor Markets
Examines the degree to which providers of middle-skills programs are awarding credentials in fields that align with local workforce needs. Features a data tool with county-level metrics and a report with information comparing credentials-to-jobs alignment in urban and rural labor markets, with breakdowns by occupational fields including healthcare.
Author(s): Jeff Strohl, Zachary Mabel, Kathryn Peltier Campbell
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
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Examines the degree to which providers of middle-skills programs are awarding credentials in fields that align with local workforce needs. Features a data tool with county-level metrics and a report with information comparing credentials-to-jobs alignment in urban and rural labor markets, with breakdowns by occupational fields including healthcare.
Author(s): Jeff Strohl, Zachary Mabel, Kathryn Peltier Campbell
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
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AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024: Achieving the Bold Vision of Health Equity
Discusses cancer disparities with focus on race and ethnicity, rural and other medically underserved populations, social determinants of health, research, related health conditions, screening, mortality, workforce, and public policy. Discusses rural throughout including rural and urban comparisons.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: American Association for Cancer Research
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Discusses cancer disparities with focus on race and ethnicity, rural and other medically underserved populations, social determinants of health, research, related health conditions, screening, mortality, workforce, and public policy. Discusses rural throughout including rural and urban comparisons.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: American Association for Cancer Research
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Small Towns, Big Opportunities
Report evaluating rural employment opportunities, defined as a "good job" based on income thresholds. Discusses labor force participation among men and women, as well as by race and ethnicity, educational attainment, disability, and more. Offers recommendations for rural growth through education, training opportunities, and emerging industries. Includes rural and urban comparisons in addition to county level maps for each state.
Additional links: State Maps
Author(s): Anthony P. Carnevale, Lulu Kam, Martin Van Der Werf
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
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Report evaluating rural employment opportunities, defined as a "good job" based on income thresholds. Discusses labor force participation among men and women, as well as by race and ethnicity, educational attainment, disability, and more. Offers recommendations for rural growth through education, training opportunities, and emerging industries. Includes rural and urban comparisons in addition to county level maps for each state.
Additional links: State Maps
Author(s): Anthony P. Carnevale, Lulu Kam, Martin Van Der Werf
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
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