Appalachians have been characterized as a population with numerous disparities in health and limited access to medical services and infrastructures, leading to inaccurate generalizations that inhibit their healthcare progress. Appalachians face significant challenges in obtaining effective care, and the public lacks information about both their healthcare needs and about the resources communities have developed to meet those needs.
In Appalachian Health and Well-Being, editors Robert L. Ludke and Phillip J. Obermiller bring together leading researchers and practitioners to provide a much-needed compilation of data- and research-driven perspectives, broadening our understanding of strategies to decrease the health inequalities affecting both rural and urban Appalachians. The contributors propose specific recommendations for necessary research, suggest practical solutions for health policy, and present best practices models for effective health intervention. This in-depth analysis offers new insights for students, health practitioners, and policy makers, promoting a greater understanding of the factors affecting Appalachian health and effective responses to those needs.
Tabella dei contenuti
Genetic Contribution to Health in Appalachia
Appalachian Health and the Physical Environment
The Quest for an Appalachian Health Lifestyle
Health Care Systems in Appalachia
The Heart of Appalachia
Diabetes and Its Management in the Appalachian Region
Obesity and Food Insecurity in Appalachia
Cancer-Related Disparities in Appalachia
Chronic Kidney Disease: Appalachia’s Hidden Illness
Trauma in Appalachia
Mental Health in Appalachia
Substance Abuse in Rural Appalachia
Oral Health in Appalachia
Identifying Appalachians Outside of Appalachia
The Health Status and Health Determinants of Urban Appalachian Adults and Children
Community-Based Participatory Health Research in an Urban Appalachian Neighborhood
Circa l’autore
Phillip J. Obermiller is a Senior Visiting Scholar in the School of Planning at the University of Cincinnati and a past president of the Appalachian Studies Association.
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