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381. Breastfeeding Patterns in the Rural Community of Hilo, Hawai'i: An Exploration of Existing Data Sets
Date: Mar 2013

Describes breastfeeding patterns of women living in rural Hilo, Hawaii. Utilizes data from several national, state, and local sources to identify and describe breastfeeding patterns of women in the community and compared with breastfeeding data from Hawaii's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Compares data to published reports available at the county, state, and national level.

...Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women · Hawaii...

382. Disparities in Obesity Among Rural and Urban Residents in a Health Disparate Region
Date: Oct 2014

Reports on a community-based study to measure and compare the current levels of obesity and associated lifestyle behaviors of physical activity and diets of fruits and vegetables among rural and urban residents in south central Virginia and north central North Carolina.

...Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences...

383. Lack of In-Home Piped Water and Reported Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among Adults in Rural Alaska
Date: Apr 2020

Examines associations between availability of in-home piped water service and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in rural Alaska using data from 2013 and 2015. Assesses health outcomes such as obesity and self-reported poor health as related to SSBs. Includes statistics broken down by age, sex, household income, and education level, among other things.

...Indian or Alaska Native · Food security and nutrition · Infrastructure · Obesity and weight control · Population health · Alaska...

384. Pennsylvania State Health Improvement Plan, 2023-2028
Date: Mar 2023

Multi-year strategic plan developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Healthy Pennsylvania Partnership, a multi-sector partnership of stakeholders and collaborators. Outlines steps and partnerships needed to achieve health equity, chronic disease prevention, and whole person care, and encourages policymakers, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and residents to promote and support health improvements throughout Pennsylvania.

...Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Housing and homelessness · Infrastructure · Maternal health and prenatal care...

385. The State of Our Health: A Statewide Health Assessment of Pennsylvania, August 2023 Update
Date: Aug 2023

Identifies specific health challenges in Pennsylvania and indicates where the largest improvements can be made. Features sections on social determinants of health, access to care, substance use, chronic diseases, mental health, maternal and infant health, injury and violence prevention, infectious diseases and immunization, Health Professional Shortage Areas, and environmental health. Includes references to rural throughout.

...Food security and nutrition · HIV and AIDS · Health disparities · Health workforce shortage designations · Health workforce...

386. Urban-Rural and Regional Variability in the Prevalence of Food Insecurity: The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin
Date: Aug 2014

Highlights a study on regional variability of food insecurity in Wisconsin from 2008-2012. Analyzes data based on age, race, and gender, and compares rural and urban areas of the state.

...Tagged as Access · Food security and nutrition · Population health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wisconsin...

387. Oregon's State Health Assessment, 2018
Date: Jul 2018

Reports on the overall health of residents in state of Oregon. Includes information on social determinants of health, environmental health, prevention and health promotion, and other topics. Covers urban, rural, frontier statistics for economic disparities; educational attainment; food insecurity; homelessness; adult suicide rates; chronic disease; mortality; oral, primary care, and behavioral health workforce; communicable disease; and access to healthcare services.

...Food security and nutrition · Frontier and remote areas · Health conditions · Health workforce supply and demand...

388. Barriers, Facilitators, and Opportunities to Promote Healthy Weight Behaviors among Preschool-Aged Children in Two Rural U.S Communities
Date: Jan 2023

Examines barriers, facilitators, and opportunities related to supporting wellness and healthy weight in rural preschool children. Utilizes focus group interviews with parents, caregivers, and community organizations as well as observation of built environment to assess healthy eating and physical activity resources. Discusses wellness barriers and facilitators for preschool children at the family, organization, and community levels.

...Food security and nutrition · Infrastructure · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Indiana...

389. Development and Validation of a Farmers' Market Audit Tool in Rural and Urban Communities
Date: Nov 2015

Describes a tool designed to measure availability of food items and key characteristics of farmers' markets. Features statistics from 6 test sites in Kentucky, Montana, and North Carolina, showing differences among states and between urban and rural locations.

...Tagged as Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Kentucky · Montana · North Carolina...

390. Quality of Vegetables Based on Total Phenolic Concentration Is Lower in More Rural Consumer Food Environments in a Rural American State
Date: Aug 2017

Examines fruit and vegetable quality through the use of total phenolic (TP) scores comparing rural and urban consumer food environments in Montana. TP score is a phytochemical measure for health-promoting attributes, flavor, appearance, and shelf-life. Includes data showing TP scores by rurality for both fruits and vegetables.

...Type Document Tagged as Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Montana...