The National Center for Health Statistics published a study comparing urban and rural populations on population health indicators such as smoking, obesity, chronic disease, substance abuse, suicide, and child health
When comparing the health status of rural populations with that of urban populations, what would be an accurate statement?
A) Urban populations are more obese than rural populations.
B) Rural populations have more instances of chronic disease than urban populations.
C) Rural populations are less likely to experience substance abuse than are urban populations.
D) Rural populations have healthier children than urban populations.
Ans: B
When the National Center for Health Statistics published a study comparing urban and rural populations on population health indicators such as smoking, obesity, chronic disease, substance abuse, suicide, and child health, rural populations were found to be less healthy on nearly all indicators. A first response to that study by rural health advocates was to cite these disparities as evidence that more services were needed in rural areas.
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