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. 2024 Jan 1;178(1):80-81.
doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.4945.

Trends in Distance Traveled for Common Pediatric Conditions for Rural-Residing Children

Corrie E McDaniel  1 , Matt Hall  2 , Jay G Berry  3
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Trends in Distance Traveled for Common Pediatric Conditions for Rural-Residing Children

Corrie E McDaniel et al. JAMA Pediatr. .
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This cohort study uses state inpatient data to assess changes in distance traveled over time for hospitalization of common pediatric conditions in rural-residing children.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Figure.. Concordance of Hospitalization by Common Condition in 2017 Compared With 2002 for Rural-Residing Children
Rurality is defined by rural-urban commuting codes (micropolitan = primary flow within a population of 10 000-49 999 people; small rural = primary flow within a population of 2500-10 000 people; isolated rural = primary flow outside of an area with >2500 people). Concordance is defined as the location for definitive hospitalization matching the child’s primary residence in level of rurality. Odds ratios are adjusted for age, state, and level of rurality. Whiskers indicate 95% CIs.
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