Part one of term paper
In 1976 over 53 million Americans lived in roughly 900 rural counties, which together make up about 40% of the land mass of this country. These areas are characterized by low population density, a disproportionate share of the country's poor and elderly, and shortages of all kinds (Bayer, Caplan, Daniels, 1983). Most important, however, are ...

Part two of term paper
... access to primary care increased by nearly 35% between 1970 and 1977. While rural America was facing this decline in available medical services, the total number of practicing physicians in the United States actually increased by 14%! Access to health care is a major problem in rural America. In some instances, driving through dangerous, winding, mountainous roads, which can be impassable in winter or when it rains can hinder people receiving medical services. Winstead-Fry, Tiffany, and Shi ...