User:Mmae101/Medical deserts in the United States

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There is a disproportionately higher population of older adults over 65 who live in rural areas, with 17.5% of rural populations comprised of those over 65 versus 13.8% in urban areas. This means that medical deserts in rural areas have a more significant impact on the older adult population in rural areas since there is a higher ratio than in urban areas. Those over 65 years old are also more likely to require medical services for chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart disease. Living in a rural medical desert for older adults, then, could mean less of a chance to be able to receive treatment for such chronic conditions.