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11. Ohio Health Value Dashboard: A Closer Look at Outdoor Air Pollution and Health - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Discusses the causes of air pollution in Ohio and the impact of air quality on population and individual health. Examines air pollution exposure by race/ethnicity and county. Provides suggestions for policies that can improve air quality and population health.

...Outdoor Air Pollution and Health --- Discusses the causes of air pollution in Ohio and the impact...

12. Facing Unique Challenges, Rural Communities Find Unique Solutions to Protect Against Wildfire Smoke Exposure - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Feb 8, 2023

Across the rural West, an awareness of the health impacts of poor air quality – and how to minimize those impacts – is growing. - The Rural Monitor

...outdoor recreation often revolve around outdoor work, exposing employees to unhealthy air throughout the workday...

13. Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.

...outdoor air quality, can cause an increased risk for cancer. A 2017 Morbidity and Mortality...

14. Healthy Monadnock Alliance - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Nov 17, 2025

Healthy Monadnock is a community-wide initiative that aspires to provide "better health and wellness for all" residents of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.

...Outdoor Recreation Resource Maps: In partnership with the Keene Public Library, the Monadnock Outdoors workgroup...

15. Lyme Disease Educational Session & Evaluation in Nelson, Albemarle, and Henrico Counties, Virginia 2025 - Resources
Date: Dec 2025

Evaluates the effectiveness of an educational session for outdoor workers in rural Virginia on Lyme disease using a train-the-trainer model. Discusses both the knowledge gained during the educational session and experience using a train-the-trainer model. Includes recommendations regarding lesson delivery and materials, as well as including information on other tick-borne illnesses.

...outdoor workers in rural Virginia on Lyme disease using a train-the-trainer model. Discusses...

16. AmeriCorps State and National Grants - Funding
Deadline: Jan 13, 2027

Funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and tribal areas. Funding priorities include concentrated poverty, faith-based organizations, services for veterans, access to youth mental health and substance use services, public safety, outdoor recreation, and support for families.

...outdoor recreation, and support for families. --- AmeriCorps State and National Grants Assistance Listing: 94.006 AmeriCorps...

17. Development of the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) - Resources
Date: 2012

Describes the development of the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) survey instrument to measure perceptions of rural environments for physical activity. Includes definitions, characteristics, and items on each of the seven RALPESS factors: church facilities, town center connectivity, indoor areas, around your home/neighborhood, town center physical activity resources, school grounds, and outdoor areas.

...outdoor areas. --- Development of the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) Describes the development...

18. Sources and Perceptions of Indoor and Ambient Air Pollution in Rural Alaska - Resources
Date: Aug 2013

Identifies indoor and outdoor air pollution issues and areas of concern for the Yukon-Kuskokwim and Ahtna regions of Alaska. Includes demographics and primary and secondary home heating practices for both regions.

...outdoor air pollution issues and areas of concern for the Yukon-Kuskokwim and Ahtna regions...

19. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Mar 6, 2026

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...Outdoor air quality is critical to everyone's health, and is particularly a concern for children...

20. Vector-Borne Health Education Materials Evaluation Summary Report, September 2024 - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Offers the results of focus groups and interviews with 9 community health workers evaluating health education materials for outdoor workers on Lyme disease.

...outdoor workers on Lyme disease. --- Vector-Borne Health Education Materials Evaluation Summary Report, September 2024 Offers...