Limitations in mobility and self-care are strong indicators of an individual's overall health status. Which of the following is true about rural adults?
1. Rural adults under 65 year of age are more likely to assess their health status as fair to poor.
2. A greater percentage of rural adults have chronic health problems.
3. Rural adults are less concerned about their health.
4. More rural adults experience mobility limitations than do metropolitan adults.
ANS: 4
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