Rural health
Rural health
Rural health refers to the unique healthcare challenges encountered in rural areas and remote regions.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈrʊərəl hɛlθ/
Etymology
The term "rural health" is derived from the Latin "ruralis" (meaning countryside) and the Old English "hǣlth" (meaning wholeness, being whole, sound or well).
Overview
Rural health incorporates many fields, including nursing, medicine, social work, midwifery, health promotion, and public health. The focus of rural health is to provide healthcare services to rural communities that are not easily accessible and often lack resources.
Challenges
Rural health faces several challenges including geographical isolation, lower socio-economic status, higher rates of health risk behaviors, and limited access to healthcare services.
Solutions
Solutions to rural health challenges include telemedicine, community health workers, and rural health clinics. These solutions aim to increase access to healthcare services and improve the health outcomes of rural communities.
Related Terms
- Telemedicine
- Community health workers
- Rural health clinics
- Geographical isolation
- Health promotion
- Public health
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rural health
- Wikipedia's article - Rural health
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