Health Equity Challenges in Rural America

Authors

Erika C. Ziller PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Andrew F. Coburn PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2018

Keywords

MRHRC, Access, Health Equity, Rural, Access/Insurance

Publication Title

Human Rights (American Bar Association, Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice)

Abstract

Growing evidence indicates that a significant rural-urban disparity in life expectancy exists in the United Sates. This authors describe health equity challenges that face rural Americans, noting the poorer economic circumstances of rural populations and the lack of access to health care professionals. Understanding and improving the health of rural populations is challenged by both poor access to data on rural health and the socioeconomic and geographic heterogeneity of rural places and populations.

Recommended Citation

Ziller, E., & Coburn, A. (2018). Health equity challenges in rural America. Human Rights, 43(3), 10-12.