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Rapid decline in rural health – What's in a zip code?

Vasan Ramachandran • TEDxBeaconStreetSalon

In just over a 10-minute drive, your life expectancy can differ by 25 years. There has been a seismic shift in mortality from urban to rural areas over the last two decades, especially affecting Southeastern US. A call for rural health equity is warranted.

In just over a 10-minute drive, your life expectancy can differ by 25 years. There has been a seismic shift in mortality from urban to rural areas over the last two decades, especially affecting Southeastern US. A call for rural health equity is warranted.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxBeaconStreetSalon, an independent event.

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