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Union-Bulletin: Rural Areas Expect Higher Death Rate

According to Kenneth Johnson, senior demographer at the Carsey School, an older population,Ìýgreater incidence of obesity, and chronic health problems in rural areas are likely to make the COVID-19 pandemic far more deadly. Based on his analysis, more than 26% of the population outside metropolitain areas is 60 or older. Additionally, access to medical care in many rural areas can also be limited.