Social Factors Help Explain Worse Cardiovascular Health among Adults in Rural Vs. Urban Communities
Source
National Institutes of Health
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Date
Mar 31, 2025
Summary
Summarizes recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) research comparing geographic differences in cardiovascular health and the factors contributing to the disparity including income, education, food security, and home ownership. Notes the potential impact of study findings on public health and policy related to the health of rural residents.
Tagged as
Cardiovascular disease
· Educational attainment
· Food security and nutrition
· Health disparities
· Housing and homelessness
· Income
· Policy
· Public health
· Rural-urban differences