In Rural America, Heart Disease Is Increasingly Claiming Younger Lives

NBC News

Dec 21, 2024

Describes rising numbers of cardiovascular disease-related deaths among rural working-age adults. Explores a variety of factors contributing to rural-urban cardiovascular disparities, including elevated rates of opioid use and limited health care access in many rural communities. Discusses efforts by a research network to develop rural-specific solutions to increase access to cardiovascular care.

Access · Cardiovascular disease · Culture and cultural competency · Health disparities · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · West Virginia