Health disparities affect individuals in rural communities and are often deeply rooted in economic, social, racial, ethnic, and geographic factors. Disparities occur across a broad range of dimensions, including socioeconomic status, age, geography, language, gender, disability status, and citizenship status.
Addressing disparities in health and health care promotes health equity but also improves the nation’s overall health and economic prosperity. The resources below will highlight disproportionally impacted rural populations and promote various programs, reports, and educational resources to reduce health disparities.
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