MPC Member Publications

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Title: Rural-Urban Differences in Risk Factors for Motor Vehicle Fatalities

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2018

DOI: 10.1089/heq.2018.0006

Abstract: Purpose: To examine rural-urban differences in motor vehicle fatality (MVF) risk factors. Methods: We used 2017 County Health Rankings data to run stratified regression models to estimate county-level correlates of motor vehicle fatalities (MVFs) by rural and urban location. Results: Rural counties have higher rates of MVFs than urban counties (22 vs. 14 per 100,000, p < 0.001). Physical inactivity and uninsurance were associated with higher rates of MVFs, as was having a more racially or ethnically concentrated population and larger percentages of younger or older adults. Conclusion: Interventions to reduce MVFs should take geographic location and population composition into account.

Url: http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/heq.2018.0006

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Authors: Henning-Smith, Carrie; Kozhimannil, Katy B.

Periodical (Full): Health Equity

Issue: 1

Volume: 2

Pages: 260-263

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