Rural Populations and Health Determinants, Disparities, and Solutions

Name: Rural Populations and Health Determinants, Disparities, and Solutions
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ISBN: 9781118004302

ISBN-10: 1118004302

ISBN-13: 9781118004302

Edition: 2012

Authors: Richard Crosby, Monica L. Wendel, Robin C. Vanderpool, Baretta R. Casey

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This book provides an overview of rural health in a social disparities framework, providing a strong theoretical and evidence-based rationale for rectifying rural health disparities in the U.S. The book includes a comprehensive examination of critical issues in rural health, and rural health care services, as well as a road map for reducing disparities, building capacity and collaboration, and applying prevention research in rural areas. Also included are a diverse set of case studies designed to illustrate effective strategies for eliminating disparities and preventing public health problems in rural America. This important resource is written for for students, faculty, and researchers in…

Book details

List price: $81.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 10/2/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.804
Language: English



Tables and Figures


Foreword



The Prevention Research Centers Program


Acknowledgments


The Editors


The Contributors



Rural Communities in Context



Understanding Rural America: A Public Health Perspective




Defining Rurality




History of Rural Public Health in America




The Depth of Rural Health Disparities in America: The ABCDEs




Rural Public Health Systems



Public Health Systems, Health Policy, and Population-Level Prevention in Rural America




Rural Public Health Systems: A View from Colorado




Rural Public Health Systems: A View from Kentucky




Rural Public Health Systems: A View from Alabama




Rural Public Health Systems: A View from Iowa




Health Partnerships in Rural Communities



Health Assessment in Rural Communities: A Critical Organizing and Capacity-Building Tool




Strategies for Building Coalitions in Rural Communities




Capacity Building in Rural Communities




Evidence-Based Practice in Rural Communities



Promoting Adolescent Health in Rural Communities




Rural Food Disparities: Availability and Accessibility of Healthy Foods




Promoting Oral Health in Rural Communities




Physical Activity Promotion in Rural America




Preventing Farm-Related Injuries: The Example of Tractor Overturns




Addressing Mental Health Issues in Rural Areas




Cancer Prevention and Control in Rural Communities




Tobacco Use in Rural Populations



Index