Peru facing rural COVID-19 disaster
A disaster is looming in Peru caused by COVID-19 as thousands return to their rural homes where there are limited
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Living in a rural environment enhances mental well-being among the elderly
The mental well-being of the elderly refers to how they perceive their everyday existence, i.e.—if their outlook is positive or
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COVID-19 response plan addresses unique challenges for rural hospitals and health systems
Major metropolitan areas such as New York, Seattle, and Detroit have dominated news of the COVID-19 outbreak, but rural hospitals
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Many Kids in Rural U.S. Are All Too Familiar With Handguns
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2020 — About one-third of boys and 10% of girls in rural U.S. communities have carried a
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Injuries related to lawn mowers affect young children in rural areas most severely
Each year, more than 9,000 children in the United States are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower-related injuries. New
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‘Virtual focus groups’ uncover clues to rural and urban HPV vaccination disparities
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and Dartmouth College have harnessed the power of social media to understand
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