At a time when rural healthcare availability is under threat, the need for care in rural areas is proving greater than in urban areas.
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Research has found rural residents have higher rates of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes compared to those living in urban areas.
IFT photo by Benjamin HerroldAt a time when rural healthcare availability is under threat, the need for care in rural areas is proving greater than in urban areas.
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