Rural Healthy People 2030: New Decade, New Challenges

Date
03/2023
Journal
Preventive Medicine Reports
Description

This study reports the findings of Rural Healthy People 2030, a companion piece to the Healthy People 2030 initiative with a focus on health priorities of rural populations. Data was collected from a survey given to rural stakeholders. Mental health, substance use, health care access, and economic stability were among the most important priorities. This information could be used to accelerate health improvements in rural America.

Center
Southwest Rural Health Research Center
Authors
Timothy Callaghan, Morgan Kassabian, Natasha Johnson, Aakriti Shrestha, Janet Helduser, Scott Horel, Jane Bolin, Alva Ferdinand