Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Delivery of Fall Prevention Interventions for At-Risk Older Adults in Rural Areas: Findings from a National Dissemination
Identifies the geographical reach of 8 evidence-based fall prevention programs in the U.S. Compares fall prevention program dissemination characteristics by rurality. Includes participant and workshop statistics for the 8 fall prevention programs and various program delivery sites by metro, nonmetro adjacent, and nonmetro non-adjacent areas.
Author(s): Matthew Lee Smith, Samuel D. Towne, Angelica Herrera-Venson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2798
Date: 12/2018
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Identifies the geographical reach of 8 evidence-based fall prevention programs in the U.S. Compares fall prevention program dissemination characteristics by rurality. Includes participant and workshop statistics for the 8 fall prevention programs and various program delivery sites by metro, nonmetro adjacent, and nonmetro non-adjacent areas.
Author(s): Matthew Lee Smith, Samuel D. Towne, Angelica Herrera-Venson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2798
Date: 12/2018
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New SASI Analysis: In the Deep South, Significant Percentages of People Most Impacted by HIV Live Outside Large Urban Areas Demonstrating a Need for Increased Federal Resources
Examines HIV data in the Deep South to help identify targets for federal funding, focusing on underserved groups in rural areas and small cities. Analyzes Black and Latino populations, drug injection users, men who have sex with men, women, and people aged 13-24 living with HIV. Identifies 6 states where a higher proportion of these groups live outside large, urban areas. See additional links for state-specific reports.
Additional links: Alabama Report, Georgia Report, Louisiana Report, Mississippi Report, North Carolina Report, South Carolina Report
Author(s): Carolyn McAllaster, Gabrielle Goodrow
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organizations: Duke University, Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative
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Examines HIV data in the Deep South to help identify targets for federal funding, focusing on underserved groups in rural areas and small cities. Analyzes Black and Latino populations, drug injection users, men who have sex with men, women, and people aged 13-24 living with HIV. Identifies 6 states where a higher proportion of these groups live outside large, urban areas. See additional links for state-specific reports.
Additional links: Alabama Report, Georgia Report, Louisiana Report, Mississippi Report, North Carolina Report, South Carolina Report
Author(s): Carolyn McAllaster, Gabrielle Goodrow
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organizations: Duke University, Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative
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Transit and Livability: Results from the National Community Livability Survey
Results from Phase 3 of a livability study examining the connection between transit and quality of life in metro urban and nonmetro rural communities. Features socio-demographic statistics and importance of factors affecting community livability, including access to healthcare, with breakdowns by metro and nonmetro location.
Author(s): Ranjit Godavarthy, Jeremy Mattson, Jonathan Brooks, et al.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
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Results from Phase 3 of a livability study examining the connection between transit and quality of life in metro urban and nonmetro rural communities. Features socio-demographic statistics and importance of factors affecting community livability, including access to healthcare, with breakdowns by metro and nonmetro location.
Author(s): Ranjit Godavarthy, Jeremy Mattson, Jonathan Brooks, et al.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
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Evaluating Coverage of Selected Domains in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health: NSDUH Methodological Report
Highlights the methodological parameters of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health study. Includes selection information for rural and American Indian and Alaska Native groups.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Highlights the methodological parameters of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health study. Includes selection information for rural and American Indian and Alaska Native groups.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Hospital Admissions for Uncontrolled Diabetes Improving Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Analyzes hospital admissions for uncontrolled diabetes for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) over time using data from Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals. Identifies differences by sex and age group. Lists programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intended to reduce disparities for tribal communities.
Additional links: Infographic
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Analyzes hospital admissions for uncontrolled diabetes for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) over time using data from Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals. Identifies differences by sex and age group. Lists programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intended to reduce disparities for tribal communities.
Additional links: Infographic
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Federal Support for Graduate Medical Education: An Overview
Examines how federal programs support graduate medical education for physicians, including available data on funding and the number of physicians in training. Addresses how GME support is used to address physician shortages in rural areas, data available on program effectiveness, and data gaps.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Examines how federal programs support graduate medical education for physicians, including available data on funding and the number of physicians in training. Addresses how GME support is used to address physician shortages in rural areas, data available on program effectiveness, and data gaps.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes and Behaviours Between Older Adults in Alaska and the Contiguous US: Evidence from a National Survey
Examines sociodemographic factors, rural versus urban residence, health outcomes, and behaviors among adults aged 65 years and older living in Alaska to those living in the contiguous 48 states. Assesses if residence, living in Alaska versus the lower 48 states, is associated with the social determinants of health and health outcomes.
Author(s): Steven A. Cohen, Ana X. Talamas, Natalie J. Sabik
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 78(1)
Date: 12/2018
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Examines sociodemographic factors, rural versus urban residence, health outcomes, and behaviors among adults aged 65 years and older living in Alaska to those living in the contiguous 48 states. Assesses if residence, living in Alaska versus the lower 48 states, is associated with the social determinants of health and health outcomes.
Author(s): Steven A. Cohen, Ana X. Talamas, Natalie J. Sabik
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 78(1)
Date: 12/2018
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Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans
Updates the 2003 report, A Quiet Crisis: Federal Funding and Unmet Needs in Indian Country, evaluating federal spending on Native American programs, including those related to healthcare, housing, education, infrastructure, criminal justice, and economic development. Provides policy recommendations addressing funding, tribal sovereignty, and data collection.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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Updates the 2003 report, A Quiet Crisis: Federal Funding and Unmet Needs in Indian Country, evaluating federal spending on Native American programs, including those related to healthcare, housing, education, infrastructure, criminal justice, and economic development. Provides policy recommendations addressing funding, tribal sovereignty, and data collection.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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Cesarean Delivery - New Mexico PRAMS
Reports on data from New Mexico's Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) regarding the prevalence of cesarean sections (c-sections). Includes breakdowns by reason for c-section, age, race/ethnicity, rural/urban residence, and more.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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Reports on data from New Mexico's Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) regarding the prevalence of cesarean sections (c-sections). Includes breakdowns by reason for c-section, age, race/ethnicity, rural/urban residence, and more.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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Medicare Fee-for-Service: Information on the Second Year of Nationwide Reduced Payment Rates for Durable Medical Equipment
Analyzes 2017 Medicare claims data to describe changes in the number of beneficiaries receiving and suppliers furnishing Medicare beneficiaries with rate-adjusted versus non-adjusted items in non-bid areas. Includes information on changes in rural and non-rural non-bid areas.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Analyzes 2017 Medicare claims data to describe changes in the number of beneficiaries receiving and suppliers furnishing Medicare beneficiaries with rate-adjusted versus non-adjusted items in non-bid areas. Includes information on changes in rural and non-rural non-bid areas.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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