Background There is a growing concern regarding the increasing prevalence of common
non-cancer chronic pain conditions (NCPCs) and their possible association with Alzheimer's …

While many studies have found positive correlations between greenness and human health,
rural Central Appalachia is an exception. The region has high greenness levels but poor …

Background Non-communicable diseases are a leading cause of health loss worldwide, in
part due to unhealthy lifestyles. Metabolic-based diseases are rising with an unhealthy body …

This study investigates the logistics and economics of local food production for modeling
active living. The data collected from selective groups of respondents in Khunyuam dale …

Several environmental level factors exacerbate poor health outcomes in rural populations in
the United States, such as lack of access to healthy food and locations to be physically …

The purpose of this study was to describe self-report and audit-based measurement tools of
neighbourhood walkability and bikeability for health equity and intervention research. We …

Disparities in physical activity (PA) exist in rural regions and prior research suggests
environmental features and community resources likely contribute. It is important to identify …

Rural residents are more likely to be physically inactive than their urban counterparts and
are therefore at higher risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that …

Background Schools located in rural parts of the United States and North Carolina have
benefited proportionally less from the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program than …

People living rurally frequently experience health disparities especially if living with a long-
term condition (LTC) or multi-morbidity. Self-management support is a key component of …