Which of the following best describes why health professionals would be particularly concerned about the health needs of residents in rural areas?

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About 25% of all US residents live in rural settings.Rural residents are less likely to engage in preventive behavior and they tend to be poorer than their urban counterparts (more than 25% of rural Americans live in or near poverty,and nearly 40% of all rural children are impoverished).Nearly one half of all rural adults suffer from at least one chronic condition.Stress,stress-related conditions,and mental illness are prevalent among populations that have economic difficulties,including rural populations.

Which of the Following Best Describes Why Health Professionals Would