Rural Health Research: Examining the Burden of Chronic Disease and Low SES to Identify High-Need Rural Counties

February 19, 2026

Rural Health Research: Examining the Burden of Chronic Disease and Low SES to Identify High-Need Rural Counties

This study identifies rural counties with high chronic disease burden and low socioeconomic status; describes the geographic and demographic patterns of these high-need counties; and examines whether counties with greater need also experience reduced geographic access to critical health care services.

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