Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Rebalance Without the Balance: A Research Note on the Availability of Community-Based Services in Areas Where Nursing Homes Have Closed
Describes the existing distribution, including a rural and urban comparison, of community-based services (CBS) in areas where nursing homes have closed, and examines differences in CBS availability. Analysis uses data from local market and population characteristics as well as differences in state policies.
Author(s): Denise A. Tyler, Mary L. Fennell
Citation: Research on Aging, 39(5), 597-611
Date: 06/2017
view details
Describes the existing distribution, including a rural and urban comparison, of community-based services (CBS) in areas where nursing homes have closed, and examines differences in CBS availability. Analysis uses data from local market and population characteristics as well as differences in state policies.
Author(s): Denise A. Tyler, Mary L. Fennell
Citation: Research on Aging, 39(5), 597-611
Date: 06/2017
view details
Substance Abuse in Indiana: An Urban-Rural Perspective
Analyzes the trends in alcohol use, other drug use, and available treatment options across rural and urban Indiana. Includes data and statistics on demographics and substance use treatment services by urban, rural/mixed, and rural area.
Author(s): Harold E. Kooreman, Marion S. Greene
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Policy, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
view details
Analyzes the trends in alcohol use, other drug use, and available treatment options across rural and urban Indiana. Includes data and statistics on demographics and substance use treatment services by urban, rural/mixed, and rural area.
Author(s): Harold E. Kooreman, Marion S. Greene
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Policy, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
view details
Dissemination of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Programs in the United States: Intervention Delivery by Rurality
Describes the distribution of chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs across the U.S. by participants enrolled, workshops delivered, and counties reached. Compares the CDSME program distribution by rural designation, for example metro, nonmetro areas adjacent and not adjacent to metro areas. Includes a map of CDSME program distribution by rurality for every county in the U.S. and provides statistics on CDSME workshops and participants by rurality and workshop type.
Author(s): Matthew Lee Smith, Samuel D. Towne, Jr., Angelica Herrera-Venson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(6), 638
Date: 06/2017
view details
Describes the distribution of chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs across the U.S. by participants enrolled, workshops delivered, and counties reached. Compares the CDSME program distribution by rural designation, for example metro, nonmetro areas adjacent and not adjacent to metro areas. Includes a map of CDSME program distribution by rurality for every county in the U.S. and provides statistics on CDSME workshops and participants by rurality and workshop type.
Author(s): Matthew Lee Smith, Samuel D. Towne, Jr., Angelica Herrera-Venson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(6), 638
Date: 06/2017
view details
Demographics of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Analyzes the rural and urban location of family and general practice physicians, general pediatricians, and internal medicine physicians in North Dakota, with demographic information presented in chart and map form.
Author(s): Gary Hart, Robin Besse, Mandi-Leigh Peterson
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
view details
Analyzes the rural and urban location of family and general practice physicians, general pediatricians, and internal medicine physicians in North Dakota, with demographic information presented in chart and map form.
Author(s): Gary Hart, Robin Besse, Mandi-Leigh Peterson
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
view details
Availability of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Fact sheet providing details about North Dakota's primary care physicians, or those working in family/general practice, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics. Uses 2015 data from the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile and compares physicians by rural/urban status, location of medical school, age, and sex.
Author(s): Gary Hart, Robin Besse, Mandi-Leigh Peterson
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
view details
Fact sheet providing details about North Dakota's primary care physicians, or those working in family/general practice, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics. Uses 2015 data from the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile and compares physicians by rural/urban status, location of medical school, age, and sex.
Author(s): Gary Hart, Robin Besse, Mandi-Leigh Peterson
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
view details
Medicaid Expansion: Behavioral Health Treatment Use in Selected States in 2014
Report to Congress describing the population of Medicaid expansion enrollees with behavioral health diagnoses in 2014, and the use of behavioral health treatment among the enrolled population. Results are based on the experience of four states: Iowa, New York, Washington, and West Virginia. Includes a discussion on rural/urban geographic distribution of enrollees and the barriers to accessing treatment for enrollees living in rural areas.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
view details
Report to Congress describing the population of Medicaid expansion enrollees with behavioral health diagnoses in 2014, and the use of behavioral health treatment among the enrolled population. Results are based on the experience of four states: Iowa, New York, Washington, and West Virginia. Includes a discussion on rural/urban geographic distribution of enrollees and the barriers to accessing treatment for enrollees living in rural areas.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
view details
Impact of Patient Race and Geographical Factors on Initiation and Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Medicare Breast Cancer Survivors
Study exploring racial and geographical disparities in adjuvant endocrine therapy for female Medicare patients diagnosed between 2007-2011. Features statistics with breakdowns including race or ethnicity, urban or rural residence, age group, and marital status.
Author(s): Fabian T. Camacho, Xi Tan, Hector E. Alcala, et al.
Date: 06/2017
view details
Study exploring racial and geographical disparities in adjuvant endocrine therapy for female Medicare patients diagnosed between 2007-2011. Features statistics with breakdowns including race or ethnicity, urban or rural residence, age group, and marital status.
Author(s): Fabian T. Camacho, Xi Tan, Hector E. Alcala, et al.
Date: 06/2017
view details
Screening for Underage Drinking and DSM-5 Alcohol Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care Practice
Author manuscript describing study of 1,193 patients aged 12-20 who were assessed before their visit to one of 6 rural Pennsylvania clinics. Features statistics with breakdowns by age group, frequency of consumption, and quantity of consumption.
Author(s): Duncan B. Clark, Christopher S. Martin, Tammy Chung, et al.
Date: 06/2017
view details
Author manuscript describing study of 1,193 patients aged 12-20 who were assessed before their visit to one of 6 rural Pennsylvania clinics. Features statistics with breakdowns by age group, frequency of consumption, and quantity of consumption.
Author(s): Duncan B. Clark, Christopher S. Martin, Tammy Chung, et al.
Date: 06/2017
view details
Rural Wisconsin Health 2017
Reports on Wisconsin rural health outcomes and factors, including health behaviors, clinical care, and social and economic factors. Covers information on the built and physical environment. Provides rural, urban, and statewide data.
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
view details
Reports on Wisconsin rural health outcomes and factors, including health behaviors, clinical care, and social and economic factors. Covers information on the built and physical environment. Provides rural, urban, and statewide data.
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
view details
The Health Care Views and Experiences of Rural Americans: Findings from the Kaiser Family Foundation/Washington Post Survey of Rural America
Examines rural Americans' political views as they relate to healthcare and healthcare benefits. Discusses results within the context of the 2016 presidential election, and compares the views of rural residents with the views of those living in urban or suburban settings. Includes a number of charts and graphs highlighting rural residents' perceptions on issues such as the biggest problems facing rural communities, support for Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal efforts, and the importance of Medicaid in rural America. Linked Topline & Methodology document provides additional information about survey questions, results, and methodology.
Additional links: Topline & Methodology
Author(s): Liz Hamel, Bryan Wu, Mollyann Brodie
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: KFF
view details
Examines rural Americans' political views as they relate to healthcare and healthcare benefits. Discusses results within the context of the 2016 presidential election, and compares the views of rural residents with the views of those living in urban or suburban settings. Includes a number of charts and graphs highlighting rural residents' perceptions on issues such as the biggest problems facing rural communities, support for Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal efforts, and the importance of Medicaid in rural America. Linked Topline & Methodology document provides additional information about survey questions, results, and methodology.
Additional links: Topline & Methodology
Author(s): Liz Hamel, Bryan Wu, Mollyann Brodie
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: KFF
view details