Overall Health Status of Rural Children and Associations with Child Poverty.

Pediatr Clin North Am

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Published: February 2025

Children living in rural areas have a shorter life expectancy and suffer from worse health outcomes compared with their urban counterparts. This disparity is highlighted by higher rates of perinatal conditions, mental and behavioral disorders, obesity, oral health, and other issues. Significant gaps in preventative health measures further exacerbate this. The root cause of these disparities can be traced back to the historic poverty experienced by rural communities. To address these health disparities, comprehensive solutions are needed to address the fundamental causes of child health disparities amidst pervasive poverty.

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