Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Mortality
Lung and Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Appalachian Kentucky: Spatial Analysis on the Influence of Education and Literacy
Results of a study to explore educational attainment as a risk factor for increased colorectal and lung cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky counties. Features county-level maps with shadings indicating prevalence of these cancers and literacy and educational levels.
Author(s): Nicole M. Robertson, Todd Burus, Lauren Hudson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(14), 6363
Date: 07/2023
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Results of a study to explore educational attainment as a risk factor for increased colorectal and lung cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky counties. Features county-level maps with shadings indicating prevalence of these cancers and literacy and educational levels.
Author(s): Nicole M. Robertson, Todd Burus, Lauren Hudson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(14), 6363
Date: 07/2023
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A Multi-Year Look at Maternal Mortality in Missouri 2018-2020 Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review
Provides an overview of maternal mortality in Missouri, with a focus on maternal health, demographic disparities, context surrounding maternal mortality, and prevention strategies. Includes county-level map as well as rural versus urban comparisons of mortality rates.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Provides an overview of maternal mortality in Missouri, with a focus on maternal health, demographic disparities, context surrounding maternal mortality, and prevention strategies. Includes county-level map as well as rural versus urban comparisons of mortality rates.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Tackling the Maternal and Infant Health Crisis: A Governor's Playbook
Provides an overview of maternal morbidity and mortality trends, including racial and geographic disparities, as well as the underlying causes of poor maternal health in the United States. Outlines 32 recommendations across five priority areas that can be implemented in coordination with critical stakeholders, such as industry and community leaders, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and people with lived experience. Priority 3 covers recommendations related to disparities affecting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native individuals. Includes rural references throughout.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Afton Bloom, Boldly Go Philanthropy, National Governors Association
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Provides an overview of maternal morbidity and mortality trends, including racial and geographic disparities, as well as the underlying causes of poor maternal health in the United States. Outlines 32 recommendations across five priority areas that can be implemented in coordination with critical stakeholders, such as industry and community leaders, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and people with lived experience. Priority 3 covers recommendations related to disparities affecting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native individuals. Includes rural references throughout.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Afton Bloom, Boldly Go Philanthropy, National Governors Association
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Epidemiology and Outcomes of Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis in the United States: Trends and Urban-Rural Variations
Analyzes hospitalization, management, and outcomes for U.S. patients who have complications resulting from gallstone disease. Utilizes the National Inpatient Sample between 2005 and 2014 to examine 189,362 patient admissions, procedural interventions, and deaths related to choledocholithiasis and cholangitis in rural versus urban hospitals. Includes data breakdowns according to patient sociodemographic variables.
Author(s): Suqing Li, Leonardo Guizzetti, Christopher Ma, et al.
Citation: BMC Gastroenterology, 23, 254
Date: 07/2023
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Analyzes hospitalization, management, and outcomes for U.S. patients who have complications resulting from gallstone disease. Utilizes the National Inpatient Sample between 2005 and 2014 to examine 189,362 patient admissions, procedural interventions, and deaths related to choledocholithiasis and cholangitis in rural versus urban hospitals. Includes data breakdowns according to patient sociodemographic variables.
Author(s): Suqing Li, Leonardo Guizzetti, Christopher Ma, et al.
Citation: BMC Gastroenterology, 23, 254
Date: 07/2023
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Homicides Among Infants in the United States, 2017–2020
Report details the rate of infant homicides from 2017-2020. Highlights the factors that correlate with infant homicide such as the age of mother, access to prenatal care, level of education, and rurality, among other factors.
Author(s): Isabelle Horon, Anne K. Driscoll
Citation: National Vital Statistics Reports, 72(9)
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Report details the rate of infant homicides from 2017-2020. Highlights the factors that correlate with infant homicide such as the age of mother, access to prenatal care, level of education, and rurality, among other factors.
Author(s): Isabelle Horon, Anne K. Driscoll
Citation: National Vital Statistics Reports, 72(9)
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Perceived Barriers and Benefits of COVID-19 Testing among Pacific Islanders on Guam
Results of a project aiming to promote COVID-19 testing among Pacific Islanders using culturally relevant community-tailored strategies with culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials, and to identify the factors associated with COVID-19 testing. Uses data collected from June 2021 to July 2022.
Author(s): Rachael T. Leon Guerrero, Angelina G. Mummert, Dareon C. Rios, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(13), 6302
Date: 07/2023
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Results of a project aiming to promote COVID-19 testing among Pacific Islanders using culturally relevant community-tailored strategies with culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials, and to identify the factors associated with COVID-19 testing. Uses data collected from June 2021 to July 2022.
Author(s): Rachael T. Leon Guerrero, Angelina G. Mummert, Dareon C. Rios, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(13), 6302
Date: 07/2023
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Association of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Changes in Patterns of Cancer-Related Mortality in the United States
Analyzes the cancer mortality rate during the 2020 year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-pandemic years. Utilizes the 2015-2020 Multiple Cause of Death database to examine mortality by sex, race/ethnicity, urban versus rural residence, and place of death.
Author(s): Jingxuan Zhao, Xuesong Han, Kimberly D. Miller, et al.
Citation: JCO Oncology Practice, 19(7), 501-508
Date: 07/2023
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Analyzes the cancer mortality rate during the 2020 year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-pandemic years. Utilizes the 2015-2020 Multiple Cause of Death database to examine mortality by sex, race/ethnicity, urban versus rural residence, and place of death.
Author(s): Jingxuan Zhao, Xuesong Han, Kimberly D. Miller, et al.
Citation: JCO Oncology Practice, 19(7), 501-508
Date: 07/2023
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Texans' Views and Experiences with End-of-Life Issues
Survey of 2,305 Texans regarding attitudes, experiences, and needs around illness and end-of-life issues. Discusses barriers to access of end-of-life care, race and ethnicity, insurance status, and more. Includes rural data throughout.
Additional links: Research Summary
Date: 06/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Perry Undem, St. David's Foundation
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Survey of 2,305 Texans regarding attitudes, experiences, and needs around illness and end-of-life issues. Discusses barriers to access of end-of-life care, race and ethnicity, insurance status, and more. Includes rural data throughout.
Additional links: Research Summary
Date: 06/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Perry Undem, St. David's Foundation
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2018-2020 Georgia Maternal Mortality Report
Includes statistics on pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia and leading causes of maternal deaths. Describes initiatives currently underway to impact maternal outcomes and the maternal mortality review process. Features statistics on mortality with breakdowns by public health district, timing of death, age, race or ethnicity, education level, insurance provider, and preventability.
Additional links: Fact Sheet
Date: 06/2023
Sponsoring organization: Georgia Department of Public Health
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Includes statistics on pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia and leading causes of maternal deaths. Describes initiatives currently underway to impact maternal outcomes and the maternal mortality review process. Features statistics on mortality with breakdowns by public health district, timing of death, age, race or ethnicity, education level, insurance provider, and preventability.
Additional links: Fact Sheet
Date: 06/2023
Sponsoring organization: Georgia Department of Public Health
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Monthly Excess Mortality Across Counties in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic, March 2020 to February 2022
Analyzes all-cause excess mortality between March 2020 and February 2022 by county and month to show trends in mortality by date and location. Highlights patterns seen over time between metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the trends.
Author(s): Eugenio Paglino, Dielle J. Lundberg, Zhenwei Zhou, et al.
Citation: Science Advances 9(25)
Date: 06/2023
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Analyzes all-cause excess mortality between March 2020 and February 2022 by county and month to show trends in mortality by date and location. Highlights patterns seen over time between metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the trends.
Author(s): Eugenio Paglino, Dielle J. Lundberg, Zhenwei Zhou, et al.
Citation: Science Advances 9(25)
Date: 06/2023
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