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Higher Risk Of Death In Rural Blacks And Whites Than Urbanites Is Related To Lower Incomes, Education, And Health Coverage

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Health outcomes among rural minority populations are seldom examined. Our research studied mortality among urban and rural white, black, and Hispanic adults ages 45-64, comparing outcomes for each group. We found the mortality risk to be higher among both rural white and rural minority populations compared to urban whites; rural blacks were at higher risk of death than urban blacks. When personal characteristics and circumstances of these populations-such as level of education, presence of health insurance, and income above or below the poverty line-were held statistically equal, disparities were reduced or eliminated. Our study suggests that policies directed toward reducing differences related to education, poverty, and health insurance would go a long way toward eliminating the disparities in health status between urban and rural populations.

Source: Health Affairs

DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2011.0668

Authors: Janice C. Probst, Jessica D. Bellinger, Katrina M. Walsemann, James Hardin, Saundra H. Glover

Institution: University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2148004603