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. 2023 Jul;10(2):117-118.
doi: 10.7861/fhj.2023-0057.

Bridging the divide: exploring the relationship between mental and physical health in rural areas

Sarah-Anne Munoz  1
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Bridging the divide: exploring the relationship between mental and physical health in rural areas

Sarah-Anne Munoz. Future Healthc J. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Those living in rural settings may experience particular challenges to their mental as well as physical health, which together with issues relating to healthcare access can lead to disparities in outcomes. This commentary looks at the relationship between mental and physical health in rural areas and highlight the urgent need for a holistic approach to healthcare in these regions.

Keywords: access; meantal health; outcomes; remote; rural.

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