Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Kansas Statistical Abstract 2024
Provides comprehensive data on Kansas economics and employment, agriculture, climate, education, housing, population demographics, transportation, vital statistics and health, and more. Includes county-level data for select variables.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Institute for Policy & Social Research
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Provides comprehensive data on Kansas economics and employment, agriculture, climate, education, housing, population demographics, transportation, vital statistics and health, and more. Includes county-level data for select variables.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Institute for Policy & Social Research
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Between the Lakes: Understanding Perceptions and Usage of Telehealth in the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Provides an overview on telehealth usage, perceptions, and barriers in the predominantly rural counties of central Upper Peninsula (U.P.) in Michigan. Provides 2024 survey data from 1,800 U.P. households as well as focus group feedback, discussing issues such as device ownership, household internet availability, telehealth use and concerns, and more.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Connected Nation
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Provides an overview on telehealth usage, perceptions, and barriers in the predominantly rural counties of central Upper Peninsula (U.P.) in Michigan. Provides 2024 survey data from 1,800 U.P. households as well as focus group feedback, discussing issues such as device ownership, household internet availability, telehealth use and concerns, and more.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Connected Nation
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Public Health Implications of 911 Calls During Heat and Smoke Events
Highlights a study exploring rates of 911 calls related to extreme heat and wildfire related smoke incidents in Missoula County, MT. Differentiates calls within the county by Census tract to identify rural versus urban callers and breaks down the data by average temperature, average particulate matter, and demographic details of callers, among other measures.
Author(s): Christina S. Barsky, Lauren K. McKeague, M. Blake Emidy
Citation: Natural Hazards Center Public Health Disaster Research Report Series, Report 42
Date: 2024
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Highlights a study exploring rates of 911 calls related to extreme heat and wildfire related smoke incidents in Missoula County, MT. Differentiates calls within the county by Census tract to identify rural versus urban callers and breaks down the data by average temperature, average particulate matter, and demographic details of callers, among other measures.
Author(s): Christina S. Barsky, Lauren K. McKeague, M. Blake Emidy
Citation: Natural Hazards Center Public Health Disaster Research Report Series, Report 42
Date: 2024
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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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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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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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Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Data Book
Report presents data on the health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Explores data through a number of measures, such as general health, healthcare access, weight and nutrition, and memory and disability, among other measures.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
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Report presents data on the health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Explores data through a number of measures, such as general health, healthcare access, weight and nutrition, and memory and disability, among other measures.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
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The Dialogue: Rural and Remote Disaster Behavioral Health
Journal issue discusses the behavioral health needs and challenges during disasters in rural and remote communities. Highlights the mental health challenges that co-occur with disasters such as extreme heat, floods, droughts and other disasters in rural communities and details strategies for addressing them.
Citation: The Dialogue, 19(4)
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center
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Journal issue discusses the behavioral health needs and challenges during disasters in rural and remote communities. Highlights the mental health challenges that co-occur with disasters such as extreme heat, floods, droughts and other disasters in rural communities and details strategies for addressing them.
Citation: The Dialogue, 19(4)
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center
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Oral Health in Alabama: Unveiling the Burden and Pathways to Improvement
Reports on oral health in Alabama, highlighting issues across the lifespan, the relationship between oral health and other health conditions, protective factors, workforce, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and more. Discusses oral health disparities for particular groups including rural residents. Includes county-level data.
Author(s): Zachary W. Schulz
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organizations: Alabama Public Health, Oral Health Office
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Reports on oral health in Alabama, highlighting issues across the lifespan, the relationship between oral health and other health conditions, protective factors, workforce, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and more. Discusses oral health disparities for particular groups including rural residents. Includes county-level data.
Author(s): Zachary W. Schulz
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organizations: Alabama Public Health, Oral Health Office
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Expanding Behavioral Health Care Workforce Participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace Plans
Report highlights barriers to obtaining behavioral health treatment on Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace plans. Discusses barriers specific to rural and tribal communities. Details behavioral workforce needs and makes policy recommendations.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Board on Health Care Services
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Report highlights barriers to obtaining behavioral health treatment on Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace plans. Discusses barriers specific to rural and tribal communities. Details behavioral workforce needs and makes policy recommendations.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Board on Health Care Services
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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