Health in Rural Canada

Health research in Canada has mostly focused on urban areas, often overlooking the unique issues faced by Canadians living in rural and remote areas. This volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the state of rural health and health care in Canada, from coast to coast and in northern communities. Three themes are highlighted: rural places matter to health, rural places are unique, and rural places are dynamic. The contributors bring insights...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0774821736
• ISBN13: 9780774821735
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.