Rural Health Research Gateway

Border and international health

Current Projects

Borderline Health: A Chartbook of U.S. Rural Health Indicators at the Mexico Border
Research center: South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Border and international health, Hispanics, Minority health
This study will describe health issues, health behaviors, access to healthcare services and receipt of preventive services among Hispanic/Latino populations residing in the US part of the US-Mexico Border. Additionally, results will show rural-urban differences and comparisons with non-Hispanic/Latino populations in border states and in the rest of the US.


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