Foundations of Rural Public Health in America

This comprehensive guide to rural public health in America covers a wide range of critical issues affecting rural communities, from consumer and family health to disease prevention and control.

Written by a team of experienced scholars and practitioners, this book provides an authoritative overview of the complex challenges facing rural public health today.

With a focus on understanding rural communities, public health systems and policies for rural communities, health disparities in rural communities and among special populations, and advancing rural health including assessment, planning and intervention, this text is essential reading for anyone interested in improving the health of rural populations.