title: Health-care challenges in rural areas: physical and sociocultural barriers.
abstract: Important health and well-being issues for people living in the countryside include zoonotic diseases, accidents and mental health problems. Long distances from specialist centres can cause hardship, as can the financial cost. Sociocultural barriers to seeking medical help comprise another serious challenge. More research is needed in this area to support health staff.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Rural Health, Newtown, Powys.
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Deaville
authors.forename: Lesley M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012423:Rural Health