The Relationship Between Rural Status, Individual Characteristics, and Self-rated Health in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Examines a study of individuals' self-rated health as it relates to whether they live in an urban or rural area. Discusses the role of other factors, such as healthcare coverage, alcohol consumption, and body weight, among others.

Traci N. Bethea, Russell P. Lopez, Yvette C. Cozier, Laura F. White, Michael D. McClean

Journal of Rural Health, 28(4), 327-338

10/2012

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Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data