(NAFB) New research sponsored by the National Grange sheds new light on the rural-urban disparity in cancer mortality, diagnosis and screenings across the United States.
According to the CDC, cancer deaths in rural areas is 14 percent higher than those in urban communities.
Why the discrepancy?
Burton Eller, Legislative Director for the Grange says there are a variety of factors, including the fact that rural Americans more often have less insurance, and those in small communities, don’t visit the doctor as often as they should.
Research also shows nationwide, the disparity in the rate of cancer deaths between rural and urban counties increased between 2011-2015 and 2016-2020, despite the overall cancer death rate decreasing.
What’s the biggest take away from this research? Eller says farm countries need access to new cutting-edge technology.
Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Director.
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Submitted by Micheal Clements on Thu, 03/30/2023 – 12:44
Source: FBRD (Farm Broadcaster)
Audio provided by Glenn Vaagen, PNW Ag Network, Pasco, Washington
Audio with Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Director
