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191. Heat-Related Deaths — United States, 2004–2018 - Resources
Date: Jun 2020

Examines heat-related deaths in the U.S. Includes data by level of urbanization for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore areas. Also includes data on selected underlying causes of death for which heat-related conditions were a contributing factor.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(24), 729-734 Date 06/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

192. COVID-19 Among American Indian and Alaska Native Persons — 23 States, January 31–July 3, 2020 - Resources
Date: Aug 2020

Examines the cumulative incidence in 23 states of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people, compared with rates from other groups. Discusses possible causes for the elevated incidence of COVID-19 in AI/AN populations.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(34), 1166-1169 Date 08/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

193. Mortality Among Persons with Both Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Aged ≥25 Years, by Industry and Occupation — United States, 1999–2016 - Resources
Date: Jun 2020

Reports on deaths with both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the underlying or contributing cause of death. Examines deaths by industry and occupation for men and women, with data by age for those 25-64 years old and 65 and older. Includes data on industries and occupations more common to rural areas, including agriculture, forestry, and mining.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(22), 670-679 Date 06/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

194. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' Ethical Principles for Allocating Initial Supplies of COVID-19 Vaccine — United States, 2020 - Resources
Date: Nov 2020

Discusses four ethical principles that will inform the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for the initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccine: maximizing benefits and minimizing harms; promoting justice; mitigating health inequities; and promoting transparency. The section on health inequities includes discussion of concerns for rural residents.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(47), 1782-1786 Date 11/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

195. Estimated County-Level Prevalence of Selected Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness — United States, 2018 - Resources
Date: Jul 2020

Reports on the estimated number and proportion of people with certain underlying medical conditions that put them at risk for severe COVID-19. Provides county-level maps with data on adults with any of these conditions: chronic respiratory conditions, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or obesity. Also discusses the prevalence of underlying conditions in rural counties.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(29), 945-950 Date 07/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

196. COVID-19 Mortality Among American Indian and Alaska Native Persons — 14 States, January–June 2020 - Resources
Date: Dec 2020

Reports on age-adjusted COVID-19-associated mortality for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) and non-Hispanic White populations, based on data from 14 states. Includes data by sex and by age group.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(49), 1853-1856 Date 12/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

197. Survey of Teen Noise Exposure and Efforts to Protect Hearing at School — United States, 2020 - Resources
Date: Dec 2020

Examines noise exposure among youth 12-17 years of age in a school setting. Reports on frequency of exposure, provision of hearing protection devices, and whether prevention techniques were part of the curriculum. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetro areas.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(48), 1822-1826 Date 12/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

198. Demographic Characteristics, Experiences, and Beliefs Associated with Hand Hygiene Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020 - Resources
Date: Oct 2020

Reports findings from an Internet-based survey of U.S. adults related to hand hygiene following contact with high-touch public surfaces. Includes information on hand washing and use of hand sanitizer, with data by rural/urban residence.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(41), 1485-1491 Date 10/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...

199. COVID-19 Cases and Transmission in 17 K–12 Schools — Wood County, Wisconsin, August 31–November 29, 2020 - Resources
Date: Jan 2021

Examines COVID-19 cases, spread, and compliance with mask use among students and staff participating in in-person learning in 17 rural Wisconsin K–12 schools. Discusses school infection mitigation measures. Reports on community and school-associated COVID-19 cases and in-school transmission.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(4), 136-140 Date 01/2021 Organization Centers for Disease...

200. COVID-19 Outbreak in an Amish Community — Ohio, May 2020 - Resources
Date: Nov 2020

Reports on a COVID-19 outbreak in a rural Ohio Amish community. Discusses access to testing, provision of culturally responsive health education messages, and collaboration among health department staff and community leaders to help overcome cultural barriers.

...MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 69(45), 1671-1674 Date 11/2020 Organization Centers for Disease...