Abstract
Rural Adolescent Health: Issues, Behaviors and Self-Reported Awareness
Highlights
ObjectivesThe purpose of the study was to examine the health status of rural adolescents and young adults through a comprehensive review of detailed health information, behavior and health awareness
The higher prevalence of chronic conditions combined with the lower income and education levels suggests the rural environment is a unique and potentially challenging context for adolescent health
A rural environment presents developmental risk behaviors that may increase the probabilities for adverse health outcomes in adolescence
Summary
The purpose of the study was to examine the health status of rural adolescents and young adults through a comprehensive review of detailed health information, behavior and health awareness
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