Rural Health: Exploring the Growing Disparities

This course introduces health disparities facing rural America and some of the determinants of health that factor into the health status of rural communities.

Learning Objectives

  • Inform about prevalent health issues rural residents face
  • Discuss determinants/barriers that factor into rural communities' poor health
  • Present current and potential implementations to improve rural health

Duration: 30 minutes

Continuing Education Information:  None Available

Created/updated: 12/18/2017

Author: Maxine Chang

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Details

Mode of Delivery:
  • Online (self-paced)

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