In comparison with urban adults, rural adults:
a. seek medical care more often.
b. have poorer overall health status.
c. are less likely to identify a usual source of medical care.
d. are usually seen by a specialist rather than a general practitioner.
ANS: B
Poorer overall health status is attributed to impaired access to health care providers and services coupled with other rural factors. Rural residents seek medical care less often, are usually seen by a general practitioner, and are more likely to identify a usual source of medical care.
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