Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Minnesota - Closing the Wage Gap
Provides information on average wages in the 6 regions of Minnesota and discusses the wage gap in rural Minnesota.
Author(s): Kelly Asche
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Policy and Development
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Provides information on average wages in the 6 regions of Minnesota and discusses the wage gap in rural Minnesota.
Author(s): Kelly Asche
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Policy and Development
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Chronic Disease Prevalence in the US: Sociodemographic and Geographic Variations by Zip Code Tabulation Area
Examines geographic, sociodemographic, and economic characteristics of chronic disease prevalence in the U.S. Provides ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) maps depicting chronic disease across the country and includes related demographic and health condition data.
Author(s): Gabriel A. Benavidez, Whitney E. Zahnd, Peiyin Hung, Jan M. Eberth
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21
Date: 02/2024
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Examines geographic, sociodemographic, and economic characteristics of chronic disease prevalence in the U.S. Provides ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) maps depicting chronic disease across the country and includes related demographic and health condition data.
Author(s): Gabriel A. Benavidez, Whitney E. Zahnd, Peiyin Hung, Jan M. Eberth
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21
Date: 02/2024
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Investigating Psychological Mechanisms Linking Pain Severity to Depression Symptoms in Women Cancer Survivors at a Cancer Center with a Rural Catchment Area
Analyzes associations and identifies mediating factors between pain severity and symptoms of depression among 183 breast, cervical, ovarian, and endometrial/uterine cancer survivors, utilizing mixed rural and urban data. Discusses rural-specific challenges associated with pain management and unmet mental health needs.
Author(s): Philip I. Chow, Wendy F. Cohn, Patrick H. Finan, David T. Eton, Roger T. Anderson
Citation: Supportive Care in Cancer, 32, 193
Date: 02/2024
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Analyzes associations and identifies mediating factors between pain severity and symptoms of depression among 183 breast, cervical, ovarian, and endometrial/uterine cancer survivors, utilizing mixed rural and urban data. Discusses rural-specific challenges associated with pain management and unmet mental health needs.
Author(s): Philip I. Chow, Wendy F. Cohn, Patrick H. Finan, David T. Eton, Roger T. Anderson
Citation: Supportive Care in Cancer, 32, 193
Date: 02/2024
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ACP Consumer Survey
Survey of 5,317 Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) households to measure the impact of ACP participation on internet access and affordability. Includes rural breakdown of data and access to healthcare data.
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
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Survey of 5,317 Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) households to measure the impact of ACP participation on internet access and affordability. Includes rural breakdown of data and access to healthcare data.
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
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Caregiving Across the Life Course in Rural and Urban Households in the North Central Region
A recorded webinar that discusses the NCR-Stat: Caregiving Across the Life Course Survey dataset that focuses on child, adult, and elder caregiving. Survey dataset explores how caregiving impacts economic development in rural and urban communities in the North Central Region. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Zuzana Bednarik, Shoshanah Inwood, Florence Becot
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
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A recorded webinar that discusses the NCR-Stat: Caregiving Across the Life Course Survey dataset that focuses on child, adult, and elder caregiving. Survey dataset explores how caregiving impacts economic development in rural and urban communities in the North Central Region. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Zuzana Bednarik, Shoshanah Inwood, Florence Becot
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
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Arthritis in Adults Age 18 and Older: United States, 2022
Report offering data on arthritis prevalence in U.S. adults from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. Discusses prevalence by various demographics in addition to region and urbanization.
Author(s): Nazik Elgaddal, Ellen A. Kramarow, Julie D. Weeks, Cynthia Reuben
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Report offering data on arthritis prevalence in U.S. adults from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. Discusses prevalence by various demographics in addition to region and urbanization.
Author(s): Nazik Elgaddal, Ellen A. Kramarow, Julie D. Weeks, Cynthia Reuben
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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The Health of US Primary Care: 2024 Scorecard Report — No One Can See You Now
Second annual scorecard exploring primary care in the United States across measures in four categories: access, financing, workforce/training, and research. Identifies five factors contributing to increased challenges in accessing primary care. The appendix includes data on the number and percentage of physician residents trained in an MUA, rural county, or both between the 2012-2013 and 2021-2022 academic years.
Additional links: Appendix, Full Report
Author(s): Yalda Jabbarpour, Anuradha Jetty, Hoon Byun, et al.
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Milbank Memorial Fund, Robert Graham Center, The Physicians Foundation
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Second annual scorecard exploring primary care in the United States across measures in four categories: access, financing, workforce/training, and research. Identifies five factors contributing to increased challenges in accessing primary care. The appendix includes data on the number and percentage of physician residents trained in an MUA, rural county, or both between the 2012-2013 and 2021-2022 academic years.
Additional links: Appendix, Full Report
Author(s): Yalda Jabbarpour, Anuradha Jetty, Hoon Byun, et al.
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Milbank Memorial Fund, Robert Graham Center, The Physicians Foundation
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Testing the Feasibility of the QuitAid Smoking Cessation Intervention in a Randomized Factorial Design in an Independent, Rural Community Pharmacy
Examines a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation intervention in rural Appalachia. Analyzes an ask-advise-connect model conducted with 24 adult smokers between September and November 2021, observing recruitment, retention, treatment adherence, and fidelity. Includes data on participant demographics, participant satisfaction, and pharmacist perceptions.
Author(s): Melissa A. Little, Taylor Reid, Matthew Moncrief, et al.
Citation: Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 10(41)
Date: 02/2024
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Examines a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation intervention in rural Appalachia. Analyzes an ask-advise-connect model conducted with 24 adult smokers between September and November 2021, observing recruitment, retention, treatment adherence, and fidelity. Includes data on participant demographics, participant satisfaction, and pharmacist perceptions.
Author(s): Melissa A. Little, Taylor Reid, Matthew Moncrief, et al.
Citation: Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 10(41)
Date: 02/2024
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Hysterectomy Among Women Age 18 and Older: United States, 2021
Reports on the percentage of women age 18 and older who have had a hysterectomy. Includes data by metropolitan and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Yelena Gorina, Nazik Elgaddal, Julie D. Weeks,
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Reports on the percentage of women age 18 and older who have had a hysterectomy. Includes data by metropolitan and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Yelena Gorina, Nazik Elgaddal, Julie D. Weeks,
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening among Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions: BRFSS 2012–2020
Compares racial and ethnic variation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, with breakdowns by number of chronic conditions. Utilizes 2012-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Table includes a statistic on CRC screening in nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Maria A. Castañeda-Avila, Mayra Tisminetzky, Atinuke G. Oyinbo, Kate Lapane
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, 230257
Date: 02/2024
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Compares racial and ethnic variation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, with breakdowns by number of chronic conditions. Utilizes 2012-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Table includes a statistic on CRC screening in nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Maria A. Castañeda-Avila, Mayra Tisminetzky, Atinuke G. Oyinbo, Kate Lapane
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, 230257
Date: 02/2024
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