Access to Health Care and Rates of Mortality and Utilization for the Elderly in Rural America
Description:
The aging experience of men and women in rural America is different than that of their urban counterparts. In this study, I identified key disparities in access to health care, mortality, and utilization of health care that result from geographic location. Foundational theories are discussed to illustrate that disparities can originate from historical societal behaviors. Secondary data and literary reviews create a combined qualitative and quantitative approach to explore the rural/urban divide…
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Date:
May 2018
Creator:
Johnson, Barbara Ann
Partner:
UNT Libraries