The Role of Individual-Level Factors in Rural Mortality Disparities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The role of individual risk factors in the rural‒urban mortality disparity is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of individual-level demographics and health behaviors on the association between rural residence and the risk of mortality.

Methods

Cancer Prevention Study-II participants provided updated addresses throughout the study period. Rural‒Urban Commuting Area codes were assigned to participants' geocoded addresses as a time-varying exposure. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to estimate hazard ratios and 95% CIs for mortality associated with Rural‒Urban Commuting Area groups.

Results

After adjustment for age and sex, residents of rural areas/small towns had a small but statistically significant elevated r

SUBMITTER: Rees-Punia E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546552 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature