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Rural West Texans: Healthcare Implications of "Living the Simple Life".

Authors :
Ashcraft, Alyce
Owen, Donna
Braddock, Erin
Waring, Stephen
O'Bryant, Sid
Source :
Texas Public Health Journal. Winter2009, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p8-12. 5p. 2 Maps.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses topics related to the healthcare implications of living the simple life to the residents of the rural areas in Texas. It explains that occupants in rural areas are less healthy comparing to the people in the urban area because of their lifestyle in residing in a sparsely populated area. It describes the rural definitions developed and used by government agencies, researchers, and policy makers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25745859
Volume :
61
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Texas Public Health Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37301306