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Website Search Results for: social determinants of health

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751. Geographic Information Systems and Chronic Kidney Disease: Racial Disparities, Rural Residence and Forecasting - Resources
Date: 2013

Provides an overview of geographic information systems (GIS) concepts and techniques. Examines how GIS techniques have been used to study socioeconomic factors that contribute to chronic kidney disease. Explores rural residence in relation to planning for renal services geographically.

...Health conditions · Research methods and resources · Social determinants of health · Technology for health and human...

752. Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Outcomes in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review on Healthcare Disparities - Resources
Date: Oct 2022

Examines health disparities in patient access, utilization, and outcomes related to total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Conducts a literature review of 44 studies that discuss socioeconomic factors associated with TJA disparities such as insurance type, socioeconomic status, hospital volume, and rural versus urban geographic location.

...10/2022 Access · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Surgery...

753. Achieving Rural Health Equity and Well-Being: Proceedings of a Workshop - Resources
Date: Mar 2018

Proceedings of a workshop designed to explore impacts of economic issues, immigration, and racial inequities in healthcare in rural communities and to learn about asset-based approaches to addressing these challenges. Features statistics including average life expectancy at birth from 1969-2009 with breakdowns by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, U.S. maps showing levels of poverty and employment, and a chart showing numbers of rural hospital closures from 2005-2017.

...engagement and volunteerism · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data...

754. Chronic Diseases and Associated Risk Factors Among Adults in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Highlights a study on the prevalence of chronic diseases in Puerto Rico before Hurricane Maria and the level of support available to patients before and after the storm. Bases conclusions on 2 studies conducted in 2015 and 2019. Breaks down data by participant characteristics, such as age, employment, and rurality of residence, among other measures.

...health conditions · Obesity and weight control · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse...

755. Sociodemographic Predictors of County-Level Mammography Screening Rates in the United States - Resources
Date: Oct 2025

Examines the relationship between mammography screening rates and county-level sociodemographic variables. Utilizes 2024 data to analyze screening engagement by demographic breakdowns, rurality, and county. Includes county-level U.S. map showing percentage of the population engaging in recommended screenings.

...Imaging Cancer, 7(6) 10/2025 Cancer · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health...

756. Outcomes from the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program for Adults with Opioid Use Disorders in Rural Colorado - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Examines the efficacy of a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) pilot program in two rural Colorado counties. Details the structure and setting of the program, patient characteristics and outcomes, and the limitations of the program.

...health conditions · Opioids · Prescription drug misuse · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Wellness, health...

757. Income and Rural–Urban Status Moderate the Association Between Income Inequality and Life Expectancy in US Census Tracts - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Examines how income inequality and life expectancy (LE) are impacted by socioeconomic status (SES) and rural versus urban status at the census-tract level. Utilizes 2010-2015 data to examine the relationship of LE to SES, urbanicity, and other sociodemographic factors. Presents the data through descriptive statistics, figures, and graphs.

...03/2023 Income · Population health · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data...

758. Health Extension Regional Offices (HEROs) - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: May 21, 2024

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center created Health Extension Regional Offices (HEROs) whose agents link people in rural communities to local health and social services.

...Social Determinants of Health: Each HERO agent has convened stakeholders from different local community sectors...

759. Health Outcomes in Rural America: A Prevention-to-Crisis View on Determinants of Health, Chronic Diseases, and Economic Consequences - Resources
Date: Aug 2026

Presents findings from a June 2026 symposium discussing factors behind health disparities in rural areas, the connection between health and economic opportunity, and possible avenues for improving healthcare outcomes for rural residents.

...Health disparities · Policy · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Technology for health and human...

760. Faith in Recovery Coalition Offers Hope for Opioid Use Disorder in Fayette County, Ohio - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Jun 9, 2021

After their county ranked number seven in the nation for opioid related deaths, the community of Fayette County, Ohio created Pathways to Recovery, with programs designed to educate providers and law enforcement, prevent overdoses, reduce harm, and encourage recovery through the use of Peer Support Specialists. - The Rural Monitor

...Health (ADAMH) Board, also added a wellness component to address social determinants of health for outpatients...