Abstract
Australians in rural and remote areas have shorter lives and higher
rates of disease and injury than people in urban centres.1 In addition
to having a greater burden of disease, populations in rural and remote
areas face increased challenges in accessing appropriate healthcare,
including issues related to geography, availability of health professionals,
and rural culture.
rates of disease and injury than people in urban centres.1 In addition
to having a greater burden of disease, populations in rural and remote
areas face increased challenges in accessing appropriate healthcare,
including issues related to geography, availability of health professionals,
and rural culture.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 20-20 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Australian Pharmacist |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2014 |
Keywords
- rural and remote areas
- remote populations
- Remote Area Nurses
- chronic disease management