Rural area
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Rural area
A Rural area (pronunciation: /ˈrʊərəl ˈɛəriə/) is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines rural as, "open country and settlements with fewer than 2,500 residents."
Etymology
The term "rural" comes from the Old French rurale, which is derived from the Latin ruralis meaning "of the country, of a farm".
Related terms
- Urban area: An area with a high population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it.
- Suburban area: A mixed-use or residential area, existing either as part of a city or urban area or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city.
- Rural health: Health issues and care that are of concern to residents in rural areas.
- Rural sociology: A field of sociology traditionally associated with the study of social structure and conflict in rural areas.
- Rural development: The process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rural area
- Wikipedia's article - Rural area
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