Wiping Away the Tears: Addressing Increasing Death in Rural America
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Description
Examines rural mortality trends and discusses the impact of the opioid epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic, as well as rural maternal and infant mortality. Describes federally-funded efforts to address rural disparities.
Author(s)
Whitney Zahnd
Citation
Rural Monitor
Date
07/2022
Organization
Rural Health Information Hub
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· COVID-19
· Health disparities
· Illicit drug use
· Maternal health and prenatal care
· Mortality
· Prescription drug misuse