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NRHA Policy Paper: Rural Obesity

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
Type
Document
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

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