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Website Search Results for: social determinants of health

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751. Practicing Medicine in Rural America: Listening to Primary Care Physicians - Resources
Date: Feb 2019

Reports on focus group research and interviews with primary care physicians regarding the challenges of serving rural, low-income patients. Highlights issues related to poverty, healthy food access, mental health, substance abuse, specialty care access, and transportation. Third post in the series "Listening to Primary Care Physicians for Low-Income Patients."

...Shanoor Seervai 02/2019 Commonwealth Fund Health disparities · Income · Poverty · Primary care · Social determinants of health...

752. Geographic and Social Equity in Population-Wide Genomic Screening - Resources
Date: Jul 2026

Examines whether combining implementation science and informatics infrastructure supports population-wide genomic screening, and assesses screening coverage by rurality and social disadvantage. Uses data collected from 2021-2025 in South Carolina. Features statistics with breakdowns by 9 levels population density.

...07/2026 Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · South Carolina...

753. 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...

754. Advancing Health Equity and Access Using Telemedicine: A Geospatial Assessment - Resources
Date: Aug 2019

Highlights a study on the effectiveness of a virtual urgent care (VUC) program in expanding healthcare access and addressing health equity in rural populations in North Carolina. Compares rural versus urban areas and breaks down data by rates of poverty, Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, and broadband access, among other measures.

...Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Telehealth · North Carolina...

755. 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...

756. The Impact of Social Vulnerability on Primary Vaccine Coverage in Children With Sickle Cell Disease - Resources
Date: Jan 2026

Results of a study examining the relationship between social vulnerability and up-to-date vaccine coverage among children born in Georgia between 2008-2019 with sickle cell disease. Features statistics with breakdowns by rural and urban residence.

...youth · Health conditions · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Vaccination · Georgia...

757. Examining the Burden of Chronic Disease and Low SES to Identify High-Need Rural Counties - Resources
Date: Sep 2025

Analyzes the geographic and sociodemographic profile of rural, high-need counties in the United States. Examines chronic disease prevalence, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare facilities by county, with additional breakdowns by demographic characteristics of low-, moderate-, and high-need counties.

...Practice, 31(5), 691-699 09/2025 Health conditions · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data...

758. 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...

759. 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...

760. 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...