Challenges and Barriers to Health Care and Overall Health in Older Residents of Alaska: Evidence from a National Survey

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Analyzes healthcare access and preventative health behaviors of the growing Alaskan senior population. Compares health status, healthcare coverage, and length of time between check-ups to seniors in the continental U.S. Describes the barriers of geographic isolation, climate, and poverty impacting Alaskan older adults.

Julia D. Foutz, Steven A. Cohen, Sarah K. Cook

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1)

04/2016

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Access · Elderly population · Statistics and data · Alaska