Rural Health
News by Topic: Cardiovascular disease

Deaths From Cardiovascular Disease Increased Among Younger U.S Adults in Rural Areas

Nov 11, 2024 - Highlights research finding that cardiovascular disease deaths have increased for rural adults between 2010 and 2020. The study analyzed death certificate data for over 11 million people from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER database. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on already existing cardiovascular health outcomes on rural and urban populations. Notes possible solutions for reducing the disparity.

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HHS: Announcement of Solicitation of Written Comments on Proposed Healthy People 2030 Objectives Federal Register

Oct 1, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on 12 new objectives proposed to be added to Healthy People 2030. Objectives cover the inclusion of environmental health in health professions education programs, age-appropriate vaccinations, hypertension during pregnancy, and more. HHS is also soliciting proposals for additional new core, developmental, or research objectives or topics to be included in Healthy People 2030. Comments are due by October 31, 2024.

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American Heart Association, Helmsley Charitable Trust Announce $4.7 Million Initiative To Expand and Enhance Rural Health and Stroke Care

Sep 26, 2024 - Announcement of an initiative led by the American Heart Association to expand and strengthen stroke care across Minnesota. Describes how the initiative will work to improve services for rural populations and for those with limited English proficiency. Notes that the initiative is funded primarily by a grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.

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Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts

Sep 25, 2024 - Provides an overview of recent research showing widening disparities in life expectancy and health quality for rural and urban men near retirement age. Discusses possible contributing factors including higher rates of smoking, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions among rural men. Notes expected challenges for rural communities as residents age and provider shortages persist.

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Long-Time Franklin Parish Resident Assists in Heart, Lung Study

Sep 18, 2024 - Provides an overview of an ongoing study led by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to assess the underlying health risks faced by residents of rural counties in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Notes that 4,000 study participants will receive free comprehensive testing that would otherwise be hard to access in rural areas.

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