Rural Health Disparities in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologic Diseases: The Current State and Future Direction for Clinical Care and Research.

Rural health disparities are well documented and continue to jeopardize the long-term health and wellness for the millions of individuals who live in rural America. The disparities observed between urban and rural residents encompass numerous morbidity and mortality measures for several chronic diseases and have been referred to as the "rural mortality penalty." Although the unmet health needs of rural communities are widely acknowledged, little is known about rural health disparities in allergies, asthma, and immunologic diseases.

Fellows in Training Wellness in Allergy and Immunology: AAAAI Workgroup Report.

Physician health and wellness can be negatively affected by burnout, which in turn can lead to multiple potential professional and personal issues. Burnout issues can start in medical school and progress during residency and fellowship, and throughout a physician's career. A previous survey of allergists and immunologists reported a burnout rate of 35%.

AAAAI Work Group Report: Physician Wellness in Allergy and Immunology.

Background: Physician health and wellness can be negatively impacted by burnout, which, in turn, can lead to medical errors and early retirement. Burnout issues can start in medical school and progress during residency, fellowship, and throughout a physician's career. Previous studies have reported burnout rates between 45% and 54% for US physicians in general.