https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/chronic-disease Chronic Disease in Rural America resources related to rural health, with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://wwwn.cdc.gov/NHISDataQueryTool/RSS7/index.html Interactive data showing access to and use of GLP-1 medications. Includes data breakdown by prescriber and various patient characteristics including urbanicity. Data gathered by the National Center for Health Statistics in July and August 2025. -- National Center for Health Statistics https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27446 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:44:16 -0600 https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjuCj2x3dscaWCcI_l9HxtK9tbdouaQlzk3f28BGI8uAURmuGlm_~AlFyYgWlSvgUTmrZiaRMuKtPbaVGhUxl8cO76iBPBqvdB2gBLevaPbJj2g -- American Heart Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24990 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:46:09 -0600 https://www.nationalahec.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2039565&group= -- National AHEC Organization https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24978 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:37:45 -0600 https://news.uams.edu/2026/02/03/digital-health-diabetes-education-improves-health-of-rural-communities-across-arkansas/ Summarizes new research finding that rural Arkansans with type 2 diabetes had improved health outcomes following virtual delivery of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES). The study also compared standard and family-centered models DSMES and discusses the benefits of the family model for the patient and others in their support network. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38221 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:05:42 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6474 Training for individuals interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist as part of the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program. Includes a scholarship opportunity for professionals in rural health centers in Texas or Veterans Affairs nationally. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6474 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:31:48 -0600 https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&context=ruhrc_reports Results of a study comparing management of cardiovascular disease risk factors between rural and urban practices, using data from a national primary care registry from 2016-2020. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban, large rural, and small rural areas. -- Rural and Underserved Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27199 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:59:43 -0600 https://rhrc.umn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rural-urban-differences-in-homebound-status_1.5.26-updated.pdf Results of a study describing how rates of being homebound differ between rural and urban older adults by specific health indicators. Features statistics with breakdowns by chronic condition and rural or urban residence. -- University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27147 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:13:54 -0600 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db545.htm Offers bar charts indicating the prevalence of allergic conditions in adults in 2024 including seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies. Includes a break down by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan status in addition to other demographic factors. -- National Center for Health Statistics https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27121 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:11:03 -0600 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db546.htm Offers bar charts indicating the prevalence of allergic conditions in children in 2024 including seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies. Includes a break down by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan status, sex, and age. -- National Center for Health Statistics https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27119 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:09 -0600 https://assets.americashealthrankings.org/ahr_2025hwc_comprehensivereport_final-web.pdf Provides a national and state-by-state overview of the health of infants, children, and women of reproductive age. Compares rural-urban differences in mortality, severe morbidity, healthcare access, substance use, mental health conditions, and more among reproductive-age women at the national level, including a spotlight on chronic conditions among women in rural communities on document page 3. Includes maps that show concentrated disadvantage by county within each state. -- United Health Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26952 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:55:56 -0600 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/26335565251399365 Analyzes associations between chronic health conditions and likelihood of experiencing healthcare affordability issues among rural and urban populations, utilizing 2022 National Health Interview Survey data. Examines rural and urban prevalence of individual chronic conditions, chronic condition multimorbidity, problems paying medical bills, and inability to pay medical bills. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26823 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:23:06 -0600 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953625009566 Compares the prevalence of chronic pain and associated trends in rural, suburban, and urban areas among adults aged 55 and older, utilizing 1998-2022 Health and Retirement Study data. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26591 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:05:34 -0500 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21501319251371414 Examines access to Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPPs) by geographic and socioeconomic variables. Analyzes DPPs in 3,204 general medical hospitals according to sociodemographic variables such as food environment, insurance rates, income, and more, as well as hospital characteristics, such as ownership type, geographic region, and county location of metro, micro, or noncore. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26434 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:57:47 -0500 https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/partners-progress/champions/success_stories.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adesc&Strategy=Underserved%20%26%20Priority%20Populations Features rural healthcare programs that focus on helping patients achieve blood pressure control and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26405 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:47:11 -0500 https://www.americashealthrankings.org/publications/articles/fast-facts-rates-of-chronic-conditions-consistently-higher-among-adults-in-rural-areas Compares the prevalence of chronic health conditions and associated risk factors in rural and urban areas, utilizing 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. Includes data on health conditions including obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and depression, among others. Includes state-by-state rural health data for select conditions. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26383 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:48:07 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0429.htm Examines census tract-level demographic and health characteristics associated with drive times of greater than 60 minutes from certified stroke care or advanced stroke care in the contiguous United States. Highlights rural access disparities and discusses implications for health practice to improve stroke care access in underserved areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25859 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:24:54 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0122.htm Examines the correlation between uranium exposure and health conditions such as hypertension and blood pressure changes in rural, tribal communities. Analyzes health status and uranium levels of 1,453 participants in the Strong Heart Family Study. Discusses rock and soil health, groundwater, and surface water contamination as factors in uranium exposure. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25479 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:39:02 -0500 https://www.etsu.edu/cph/rhrc/documents/rherc_012325.pdf Examines differences in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) risk scores between rural and urban Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) beneficiaries and analyzes which factors drive observed differences. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban, large rural, small rural, and isolated rural areas for 4 chronic conditions in 2019-2020. -- ETSU/NORC Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25428 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:52:44 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0387.htm Examines the use of the shared frailty and marginal Cox proportional hazards models to study associations between leukocyte telomere length and time-to-incident stroke among 4,635 American Indian study participants from tribal communities in Arizona, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Discusses effective use of data models for population genetic studies. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25390 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:28:40 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0501.htm Editorial describing diabetes prevention and management efforts and policy since 1975. Discusses disparities in diabetes prevalence including rural residence. Highlights current and future work in diabetes prevention and management. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25322 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:16:43 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0270.htm Examines demographic disparities in cardiovascular disease prevalence among people with diabetes, utilizing 2015–2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data. Includes sociodemographic data, including rural-urban comparisons, on crude and adjusted prevalence of myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25271 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:33:59 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0199.htm Analyzes diabetes disparities among rural and urban populations in 41 states in the U.S. Utilizes 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data to examine rural versus urban disparities and odds ratios (OR) for diabetes in different states. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25020 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:55:55 -0600 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667276624001367 Examines the community-based valued-driven care initiative (CVCI) in community pharmacies to evaluate its effectiveness related to screening and referral (S&R) to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Analyzes patient demographics and success rates of CVD and DM S&R in 6 community pharmacies, with both rural and urban locations represented. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24815 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:13:49 -0600 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9231656/ Examines the adoption of telemedicine for cardiac and stroke care in rural and urban hospitals between 2012 and 2017. Analyzes indicators for telemedicine adoption with a focus on hospital profitability and geographic location. Includes data on 4,108 hospitals across the U.S., such as academic centers, Critical Access Hospitals, and general medical, among other hospital types, as well as breakdowns of hospital characteristics by rural versus urban location. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/18757 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:27:33 -0600 https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/dc2ff0be0e08df15971fce57cb8e5c7a/napa-national-plan-2024-update.pdf Action plan outlining 6 goals for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address the challenges facing people with Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD) and their families and to minimize the burden of AD/ADRD. Includes action items related to AD/ADRD treatment and care quality, public awareness and engagement, data tracking, and collaboration to support underserved populations, including rural and tribal communities. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24757 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:52:37 -0600 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STR.0000000000000478 Discusses the value of quality improvement and expanded stroke service availability in underserved rural and remote settings. Identifies disparities in stroke care access and patient outcomes, and provides strategies related to policy, investment, training, and inter-organizational cooperation which address challenges in prehospital, inpatient, and postacute care, thrombolysis and ED care, patient transfers, and thrombectomy. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24751 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:17:24 -0600 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7346a5.htm Bar chart showing adult COPD rates for large metropolitan, small and medium metropolitan, and nonmetro areas. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24610 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:57:58 -0600 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-024-01670-y Examines the impact and delivery of a 24-week cardiovascular disease prevention program administered to women in rural New York. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative data from 182 participants to analyze implementation measures such as program reach and length, participant attendance and satisfaction, program effectiveness, and more. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24367 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:22:43 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2024/24_0221.htm Examines rural versus urban diabetes disparities according to U.S. region. Utilizes 2019-2022 National Health Interview Survey data to analyze disparities according to demographic variables such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, income, and bodyweight; urbanicity of large central metro, large fringe metro, small/medium metro, or nonmetro; and region of Northeast, Midwest, South, or West. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24334 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:25:51 -0500 https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/leading-health-indicators/leading-health-indicators-infographics Provides interactive data on 23 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) from Healthy People 2030, such as health insurance status, violence reduction, health behaviors, mental health, maternal health, food security, substance use, screenings and vaccination, education and employment, oral healthcare use, and more. Users can see health disparity data breakdowns for demographic groups, with select LHIs including metro versus nonmetro comparisons. To access geographic demographic information, choose an LHI category, click "data", and select "geographic location" under "demographic group". -- Healthy People https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24275 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:09:09 -0500