Examining the Diversity of the Rural United States

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Explores the sociodemographic diversity of rural counties. Discusses research on the mortality for chronic respiratory diseases, substance use disorders, and transportation injuries by ethnicity and urbanicity. Describes the importance of engaging local community members and organizations to understand the needs of rural communities. Profiles Jefferson County, Oregon, diversity in rural Central Oregon, and the Central Oregon Regional Health Assessment.

Parkes Kendrick

08/2023

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Health disparities · Mortality · Racial and ethnic groups · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Oregon