Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Rural-urban differences
Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2011
Summarizes data from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), and includes estimates on various health measures of the U.S. population such as health status, special education, early intervention services, health insurance coverage, injury, health care access, and limitations in activities. Includes some data by place of residence for large metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), small MSAs, and nonmetro (not in an MSA) areas.
Author(s): Patricia F. Adams, Whitney K. Kirzinger, Michael E. Martinez
Date: 12/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Summarizes data from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), and includes estimates on various health measures of the U.S. population such as health status, special education, early intervention services, health insurance coverage, injury, health care access, and limitations in activities. Includes some data by place of residence for large metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), small MSAs, and nonmetro (not in an MSA) areas.
Author(s): Patricia F. Adams, Whitney K. Kirzinger, Michael E. Martinez
Date: 12/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2011
Presents health statistics from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized adult population. Includes statistics on health conditions, health-related behaviors, and access to care. Includes data for rural and urban areas.
Date: 12/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Presents health statistics from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized adult population. Includes statistics on health conditions, health-related behaviors, and access to care. Includes data for rural and urban areas.
Date: 12/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Community Benefit Activities of Critical Access Hospitals, Non-Metropolitan Hospitals and Metropolitan Hospitals, 2010
Compares Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to non-metropolitan non-CAHs (non-metro hospitals) and metropolitan (metro) hospitals using a set of community benefit indicators developed by the Flex Monitoring Team (FMT).
Author(s): Zach Croll, John Gale, Andrew Coburn
Date: 11/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Compares Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to non-metropolitan non-CAHs (non-metro hospitals) and metropolitan (metro) hospitals using a set of community benefit indicators developed by the Flex Monitoring Team (FMT).
Author(s): Zach Croll, John Gale, Andrew Coburn
Date: 11/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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The Relationship Between Rural Status, Individual Characteristics, and Self-rated Health in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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.
Author(s): Traci N. Bethea, Russell P. Lopez, Yvette C. Cozier, Laura F. White, Michael D. McClean
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 28(4), 327-338
Date: 10/2012
Type: Document
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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.
Author(s): Traci N. Bethea, Russell P. Lopez, Yvette C. Cozier, Laura F. White, Michael D. McClean
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 28(4), 327-338
Date: 10/2012
Type: Document
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The Contributions of Community Colleges to the Education of Allied Health Professionals in Rural Areas of the United States
Examines the availability and importance of community colleges for educating the rural allied health workforce. Discusses which allied health occupations are most affected, the contributions of rural community colleges, and the potential for using distance education to overcome geographic barriers. Addresses the distance from community colleges with allied health programs to Critical Access Hospitals and the implications for workforce recruitment.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Gina A. Keppel, Davis G. Patterson, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 10/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Examines the availability and importance of community colleges for educating the rural allied health workforce. Discusses which allied health occupations are most affected, the contributions of rural community colleges, and the potential for using distance education to overcome geographic barriers. Addresses the distance from community colleges with allied health programs to Critical Access Hospitals and the implications for workforce recruitment.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Gina A. Keppel, Davis G. Patterson, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 10/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Rural Mental Health Workforce Needs Assessment: A National Survey
Examines the shortages of mental health professionals in rural communities and the impact of inadequate mental health services access on rural hospitals.
Author(s): Daniel Thomas, Martin MacDowell, Michael Glasser
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 12(4), 2176
Date: 10/2012
Type: Document
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Examines the shortages of mental health professionals in rural communities and the impact of inadequate mental health services access on rural hospitals.
Author(s): Daniel Thomas, Martin MacDowell, Michael Glasser
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 12(4), 2176
Date: 10/2012
Type: Document
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Superior Outcomes for Rural Patients After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Supports a Systematic Regional Approach to AAA Care
Examines the treatment experiences of intact abdominal aortic aneurysm patients living in rural versus urban areas across the U.S. Table 1 lists demographic information and Table 4 lists the primary outcomes after repair of intact abdominal aortic aneurysm by rural versus urban.
Author(s): Matthew W. Mell, Christie Bartels, Amy Kind, Glen Leverson, Maureen Smith
Citation: Journal of Vascular Surgery, 56(3), 608-613
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
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Examines the treatment experiences of intact abdominal aortic aneurysm patients living in rural versus urban areas across the U.S. Table 1 lists demographic information and Table 4 lists the primary outcomes after repair of intact abdominal aortic aneurysm by rural versus urban.
Author(s): Matthew W. Mell, Christie Bartels, Amy Kind, Glen Leverson, Maureen Smith
Citation: Journal of Vascular Surgery, 56(3), 608-613
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
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Spatially Varying Predictors of Teenage Birth Rates Among Counties in the United States
Examines varying spatial relationships between teen birth rates and independent factors in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties. Independent factors include the availability of family planning clinics, racial/ethnic composition, religiosity, and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Author(s): Carla Shoff, Tse-Chuan Yang
Citation: Demographic Research, 27(14), 377-418
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
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Examines varying spatial relationships between teen birth rates and independent factors in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties. Independent factors include the availability of family planning clinics, racial/ethnic composition, religiosity, and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Author(s): Carla Shoff, Tse-Chuan Yang
Citation: Demographic Research, 27(14), 377-418
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
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Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Dominated the Rural Market in 2011
Examines the prevalence of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage in rural and urban areas, and explains enrollment patterns based on rural/urban region. Also discusses the difference between stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans, and how changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may affect rural and urban Medicare Part D beneficiaries differently.
Author(s): Leah Kemper, Abigail Barker, Fred Ullrich, et al.
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Examines the prevalence of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage in rural and urban areas, and explains enrollment patterns based on rural/urban region. Also discusses the difference between stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans, and how changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may affect rural and urban Medicare Part D beneficiaries differently.
Author(s): Leah Kemper, Abigail Barker, Fred Ullrich, et al.
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011
Analyzes data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage collected through the 2012 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) for U.S. residents. Includes metropolitan and outside metropolitan comparisons.
Author(s): Carmen DeNavas-Walt, Bernadette Proctor, Jessica Smith
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Analyzes data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage collected through the 2012 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) for U.S. residents. Includes metropolitan and outside metropolitan comparisons.
Author(s): Carmen DeNavas-Walt, Bernadette Proctor, Jessica Smith
Date: 09/2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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