The Utility of Rural and Underserved Designations in Geospatial Assessments of Distance Traveled to Healthcare Services: Implications for Public Health Research and Practice

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Reviews different definitions and designations of rurality in relation to resident characteristics in a sample of 8 central Texas counties. Discusses the impact that rural definitions can have on research findings and health policy.

Matthew Lee Smith, Justin B. Dickerson, Monica L. Wendel, et al.

Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2013, 960157

06/2013

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Access · Frontier and remote areas · Health disparities · Health workforce shortage designations · Public health · Rural definitions · Statistics and data · Texas