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doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2006.11.008.
Children's health in the rural environment
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Children's health in the rural environment
Pediatr Clin North Am.
2007 Feb.
Abstract
The rural environment is not as wholesome as some might think. In fact, smoking, drinking, illicit drug use, and obesity are more prevalent in rural than in urban youngsters. Childhood mortality is higher in rural areas, with drowning, motor vehicle accidents, firearm injuries, and farm machinery accidents as the leading causes. Air and water quality are monitored less and actually may be worse in the country than in urban areas. This article describes children's health problems associated with the rural environment and provides a list of resources for addressing these problems.
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