Health Conditions and an Older Population Increase COVID-19 Risks in Rural America
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Description
Examines the influence of age and pre-existing health conditions on the likelihood of
hospitalization or death from COVID-19 infection in rural America. Compares COVID-19 case rates and deaths by metropolitan status. Includes county-level maps on estimated risks among those infected with COVID-19 and current incidence as of August 2020.
Author(s)
Kenneth M. Johnson
Date
08/2020
Organization
Carsey School of Public Policy
Tagged as
COVID-19
· County-by-county data
· Elderly population
· Health conditions
· Mortality
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data