Patient Engagement March 11, 2020
New data suggests rurality and social determinants of health are intrinsically linked, which could prompt a new look at care access.
Having an address in a rural area could mean a patient needs more than just better access to care. According to new research out of the Mayo Clinic, it could also mean that patient experiences the social determinants of health at a higher rate, all of which could impact cancer screening and preventive care rates.
The study, published in JAMA Network Open, specifically found that those living in the most deprived areas of rural states were also less likely to follow through on recommended breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings.
It is widely accepted that access to care is...
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