UVM Researchers Tackle Rural Health Disparities

UVM Today

Mar 20, 2024

Highlights the Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Study, a 6 year study investigating risk and protective factors for lung and heart disease for rural residents in 4 Southern states. Discusses the under-representation of rural residents in research and their recruitment strategies. Notes early results from the study as well as the role large public health studies can play in developing a new generation of researchers.

Cardiovascular disease · Chronic respiratory conditions · Health disparities · Mobile and episodic healthcare delivery · Public health · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Research methods and resources · The South · Alabama · Kentucky · Louisiana · Mississippi