Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Rural-urban differences
Rural-Urban Difference in Female Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Missouri
Analyzes and compares the effect of geographic distance and access to a mammography healthcare facility on late detection of breast cancer diagnosis in women residing in rural and urban Missouri.
Author(s): Faustine Williams, Stephen Jeanetta, David O'Brien, John Fresen
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 15(3), 3063
Date: 07/2015
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Analyzes and compares the effect of geographic distance and access to a mammography healthcare facility on late detection of breast cancer diagnosis in women residing in rural and urban Missouri.
Author(s): Faustine Williams, Stephen Jeanetta, David O'Brien, John Fresen
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 15(3), 3063
Date: 07/2015
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Trends in Observed Adult Inpatient Mortality for High-Volume Conditions, 2002-2012
Provides data on adult inpatient mortality between 2002 and 2012 for four high-volume conditions: pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and stroke. Figure 4 and Table 4 provide information by location of patient residence, for rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Anika L. Hines, Kevin C. Heslin, H. Joanna Jiang, Rosanna Coffey
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Provides data on adult inpatient mortality between 2002 and 2012 for four high-volume conditions: pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and stroke. Figure 4 and Table 4 provide information by location of patient residence, for rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Anika L. Hines, Kevin C. Heslin, H. Joanna Jiang, Rosanna Coffey
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Impact of Rurality on Maternal and Infant Health Indicators and Outcomes in Maine
Analyzes 2000-2010 data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System to determine the impact of rurality on maternal and child health in Maine.
Author(s): David Harris, AbouEl-Makarim Aboueissa, Nancy Baugh, Cheryl Sarton
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 15(3), 3278
Date: 07/2015
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Analyzes 2000-2010 data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System to determine the impact of rurality on maternal and child health in Maine.
Author(s): David Harris, AbouEl-Makarim Aboueissa, Nancy Baugh, Cheryl Sarton
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 15(3), 3278
Date: 07/2015
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Rural and Urban Differences in Choice of and Satisfaction with Medicare Part D Plans
Examines how drug plan selection experiences and satisfaction levels differ for rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries. Includes breakdowns by three locations types, considerations in choosing plans, and percentage of people who felt satisfied and confident in their coverage.
Author(s): Carrie Henning-Smith, Heidi O'Connor, Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Examines how drug plan selection experiences and satisfaction levels differ for rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries. Includes breakdowns by three locations types, considerations in choosing plans, and percentage of people who felt satisfied and confident in their coverage.
Author(s): Carrie Henning-Smith, Heidi O'Connor, Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Differences in Part D Plans Offered to Rural and Urban Medicare Beneficiaries
Analyzes how Medicare Part D plan options differ for rural and urban residents in terms of premiums, deductibles, and copayments, as well as differences in plan options within more-densely and less-densely populated rural areas. Includes statistical breakdowns by three location types, number of available plans, average premiums, deductible amounts, and average co-pays.
Author(s): Heidi O'Connor, Carrie Henning-Smith, Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Analyzes how Medicare Part D plan options differ for rural and urban residents in terms of premiums, deductibles, and copayments, as well as differences in plan options within more-densely and less-densely populated rural areas. Includes statistical breakdowns by three location types, number of available plans, average premiums, deductible amounts, and average co-pays.
Author(s): Heidi O'Connor, Carrie Henning-Smith, Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Neonatal and Maternal Hospital Stays Related to Substance Use, 2006-2012
Examines newborn and maternal inpatient hospital stays associated with substance use, based on data from 38 states. Table 2 provides data by location of patient residence for rural and urban locations.
Author(s): Kathryn R. Fingar, Carol Stocks, Audrey J. Weiss, Pamela L. Owens
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Examines newborn and maternal inpatient hospital stays associated with substance use, based on data from 38 states. Table 2 provides data by location of patient residence for rural and urban locations.
Author(s): Kathryn R. Fingar, Carol Stocks, Audrey J. Weiss, Pamela L. Owens
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Differences in Stroke Mortality Among Adults Aged 45 and Over: United States, 2010-2013
Provides data on stroke mortality among adults 45 and over by age, race/ethnicity, income, urban-rural residence, and residence inside or outside the Stroke Belt. Figure 4 shows stroke rates for metropolitan and nonmetro counties.
Author(s): Deborah D. Ingram, Jessica A. Montresor-Lopez
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Provides data on stroke mortality among adults 45 and over by age, race/ethnicity, income, urban-rural residence, and residence inside or outside the Stroke Belt. Figure 4 shows stroke rates for metropolitan and nonmetro counties.
Author(s): Deborah D. Ingram, Jessica A. Montresor-Lopez
Date: 07/2015
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Food Allergy Emergency Preparedness in Illinois Schools: Rural Disparity in Guideline Implementation
Assesses the current practices and preparedness in the ability of Illinois schools to handle food allergy emergencies. Includes information on school preparedness plans, school nurse response, availability of epinephrine, and the impact of state legislation related to food allergy emergencies in schools by rural, suburban, and urban location.
Author(s): Christine Szychlinski, Katherine A. Schmeissing, Zeena Fuleihan, et al.
Citation: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 3(5), 805-807
Date: 06/2015
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Assesses the current practices and preparedness in the ability of Illinois schools to handle food allergy emergencies. Includes information on school preparedness plans, school nurse response, availability of epinephrine, and the impact of state legislation related to food allergy emergencies in schools by rural, suburban, and urban location.
Author(s): Christine Szychlinski, Katherine A. Schmeissing, Zeena Fuleihan, et al.
Citation: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 3(5), 805-807
Date: 06/2015
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The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report
Presents data, some rural specific, about the injury rates across the country and the evidence-based approaches that could be taken to help prevent or lower those rates. Includes state-by-state injury prevention indicators and scores such as motor vehicle accidents, violent crimes, abuse, accidental death, and drug use.
Author(s): Jeffrey Levi, Laura M. Segal, Alejandra Martin
Date: 06/2015
Sponsoring organizations: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Trust for America's Health
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Presents data, some rural specific, about the injury rates across the country and the evidence-based approaches that could be taken to help prevent or lower those rates. Includes state-by-state injury prevention indicators and scores such as motor vehicle accidents, violent crimes, abuse, accidental death, and drug use.
Author(s): Jeffrey Levi, Laura M. Segal, Alejandra Martin
Date: 06/2015
Sponsoring organizations: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Trust for America's Health
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Wisconsin Primary Care Physician Retirement
Provides data on Wisconsin's primary care physicians related to future retirement, including information on physicians by age. Offers retirement projections by rural and urban service area.
Date: 06/2015
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
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Provides data on Wisconsin's primary care physicians related to future retirement, including information on physicians by age. Offers retirement projections by rural and urban service area.
Date: 06/2015
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
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