Rural Health
News by Topic: Obesity and weight control
Sep 30, 2024 - Announces a newly-funded project aiming to reduce childhood obesity for rural children. The project will partner with community organizations and test a digital outreach approach for enrollment in an in-person health weight program. Discusses the importance of community involvement for project success.
Source: University of Utah Health News
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.
Source: USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics