• Prev Chronic Dis · Jul 2020

    The Role of Public Health in COVID-19 Emergency Response Efforts From a Rural Health Perspective.

    • Sandra C Melvin, Corey Wiggins, Nakeitra Burse, Erica Thompson, and Mauda Monger.
    • Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, 215 Katherine Dr, Flowood, MS 39232. Email: smelvin@advancingminorityhealth.org.
    • Prev Chronic Dis. 2020 Jul 23; 17: E70.

    AbstractAs the country responds to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the role of public health in ensuring the delivery of equitable health care in rural communities has not been fully appreciated. The impact of such crises is exacerbated in rural racial/ethnic minority communities. Various elements contribute to the problems identified in rural areas, including a declining population; economic stagnation; shortages of physicians and other health care providers; a disproportionate number of older, poor, and underinsured residents; and high rates of chronic illness. This commentary describes the challenges faced by rural communities in addressing COVID-19, with a focus on the issues faced by southeastern US states. The commentary will also address how the COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index may be used as a tool to identify communities at heightened risk for COVID-19 on the basis of 6 clearly defined indicators.

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