Joint exposure to urban-rural status and medically underserved area residence and risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in 2020

CONCLUSION: In 2020, the risk of severe COVID-19 was more pronounced in urban counties and underserved areas. Results highlight the need for locality-based public health recommendations that account for rural and underserved areas and may inform future pandemic preparedness by identifying counties most in need of resources and education at various stages of the pandemic.PMID:38029744 | DOI:10.22605/RRH8373
Source: Rural and Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research