NRHA Policy Paper: Rural Obesity
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Description
Policy position paper examining rural-urban differences in obesity prevalence, obesity as a factor in health disparities, differences in weight-related behaviors, and social determinants of health influencing rural obesity. Offers strategies and policy recommendations to address rural obesity.
Author(s)
Demetrius Abshire, Cassity Gutierrez
Date
10/2020
Organization
National Rural Health Association
Tagged as
Food security and nutrition
· Health disparities
· Obesity and weight control
· Policy
· Rural-urban differences
· Social determinants of health
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention