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21. Sources and Perceptions of Indoor and Ambient Air Pollution in Rural Alaska - Resources
Date: Aug 2013

Identifies indoor and outdoor air pollution issues and areas of concern for the Yukon-Kuskokwim and Ahtna regions of Alaska. Includes demographics and primary and secondary home heating practices for both regions.

...outdoor air pollution issues and areas of concern for the Yukon-Kuskokwim and Ahtna regions...

22. Feasting on Rural America: The Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: May 17, 2017

Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses have become the most prolific zoonotic diseases in our nation. Because of their proximity to tick environments, rural areas are more susceptible. In this article, we hear from a Lyme disease patient, a scientist, psychiatrist, nonprofit leader, and a medical doctor about the spread and what's being done about it. - The Rural Monitor

...outdoor activities like cutting and splitting firewood Lankow's case was classic. Her bull's-eye rash...

23. Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development 2024 Annual Report - Resources
Date: Mar 2025

Provides an overview of the activities of the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, with a focus on tourism, outdoor recreation, food systems, economic development, capacity building, and more.

...outdoor recreation, food systems, economic development, capacity building, and more. --- Northeast Regional Center for Rural...

24. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Aug 27, 2024

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...Outdoor air quality is critical to everyone's health, and is particularly a concern for children...

25. Development of the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) - Resources
Date: 2012

Describes the development of the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) survey instrument to measure perceptions of rural environments for physical activity. Includes definitions, characteristics, and items on each of the seven RALPESS factors: church facilities, town center connectivity, indoor areas, around your home/neighborhood, town center physical activity resources, school grounds, and outdoor areas.

...outdoor areas. --- Development of the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) Link View...

26. Sun Protection Behavior Beliefs Among Adults Living in Rural United States: A Qualitative Study in Minnesota - Resources
Date: Sep 2025

Presents a study on perceptions and beliefs about sun-protective behavior among rural Minnesotans. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, such as age, education, and whether participants had an outdoor job, among other measures. Looks at time spent outside and discusses participants' perceptions about protective behaviors.

...outdoor job, among other measures. Looks at time spent outside and discusses participants' perceptions about...

27. A Descriptive Study of Covid-Era Movers to the Northern Forest Region - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Discusses citizen relocation to the northern forest region, consisting of counties in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Describes motivations for relocation during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as opportunities for outdoor recreation and access to rural spaces.

...outdoor recreation and access to rural spaces. --- A Descriptive Study of Covid-Era Movers to the Northern...

28. Perception of Worry of Harm from Air Pollution: Results From the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) - Resources
Date: Jun 2022

Examines worry of harm from exposure to indoor (IAP) and outdoor (OAP) air pollution in relationship to public health. Analyzes 3,630 participant responses from the Health Information National Trends Survey by sex, age, race/ethnicity, education, income, rurality, and cancer risk. Discusses sociodemographic factors in relation to environmental risk communication and intervention strategies.

...outdoor (OAP) air pollution in relationship to public health. Analyzes 3,630 participant responses from...

29. City of Winnemucca, Nevada Age-Friendly Community – RHIhub Aging in Place Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Jun 4, 2019

Describes the process the city of Winnemucca, Nevada is using toward becoming age-friendly community in order to support older adults aging in place.

...outdoor spaces adequate transportation affordable housing social events with senior inclusion civic participation opportunities health...

30. "This Is Not My Grandmother's Summer": Mitigating the Health Impacts of Extreme Heat in Rural Communities - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Sep 20, 2023

The health impacts of extreme heat events are being felt by both urban and rural populations. But experts say the factors contributing to urban and rural susceptibility may differ significantly — and some of the most promising strategies for mitigating the impacts in urban areas may not be as useful in sparsely populated rural counties. - The Rural Monitor

...outdoor workers, athletes, and those with chronic health conditions are disproportionately impacted by heat," said...